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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,056.24, 13,588.98 and 4,380.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,056.24, 13,588.98 and 4,380.26 is: 6,572.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,056.24 : 13,588.98 = 4,380.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,056.24/13,588.98 = 4,380.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,056.24x = 13,588.98 × 4,380.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,056.24x = 59,523,265.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,523,265.53/9,056.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,572.62

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