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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,056.25, 13,584.33 and 5,499.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,056.25, 13,584.33 and 5,499.27 is: 8,248.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,056.25 : 13,584.33 = 5,499.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,056.25/13,584.33 = 5,499.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,056.25x = 13,584.33 × 5,499.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,056.25x = 74,703,898.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,703,898.44/9,056.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,248.88

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