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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,056.49, 13,586.69 and 2,816.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,056.49, 13,586.69 and 2,816.38 is: 4,225.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,056.49 : 13,586.69 = 2,816.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,056.49/13,586.69 = 2,816.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,056.49x = 13,586.69 × 2,816.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,056.49x = 38,265,281.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,265,281.98/9,056.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,225.18

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