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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,056.42, 13,585.66 and 2,814.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,056.42, 13,585.66 and 2,814.98 is: 4,222.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,056.42 : 13,585.66 = 2,814.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,056.42/13,585.66 = 2,814.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,056.42x = 13,585.66 × 2,814.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,056.42x = 38,243,361.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,243,361.19/9,056.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,222.79

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