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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,056.08, 13,588.64 and 3,513.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,056.08, 13,588.64 and 3,513.24 is: 5,271.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,056.08 : 13,588.64 = 3,513.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,056.08/13,588.64 = 3,513.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,056.08x = 13,588.64 × 3,513.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,056.08x = 47,740,153.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,740,153.59/9,056.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,271.61

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