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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,056.43, 13,579.34 and 3,785.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,056.43, 13,579.34 and 3,785.76 is: 5,676.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,056.43 : 13,579.34 = 3,785.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,056.43/13,579.34 = 3,785.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,056.43x = 13,579.34 × 3,785.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,056.43x = 51,408,103.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,408,103.27/9,056.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,676.42

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