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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,056.21, 13,580.98 and 3,131.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,056.21, 13,580.98 and 3,131.57 is: 4,696.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,056.21 : 13,580.98 = 3,131.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,056.21/13,580.98 = 3,131.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,056.21x = 13,580.98 × 3,131.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,056.21x = 42,529,815.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,529,815.66/9,056.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,696.21

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