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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,056.23, 13,581.71 and 3,508.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,056.23, 13,581.71 and 3,508.34 is: 5,261.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,056.23 : 13,581.71 = 3,508.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,056.23/13,581.71 = 3,508.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,056.23x = 13,581.71 × 3,508.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,056.23x = 47,649,231.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,649,231.28/9,056.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,261.49

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