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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,056.52, 13,587.73 and 4,377.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,056.52, 13,587.73 and 4,377.06 is: 6,567.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,056.52 : 13,587.73 = 4,377.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,056.52/13,587.73 = 4,377.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,056.52x = 13,587.73 × 4,377.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,056.52x = 59,474,298.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,474,298.53/9,056.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,567.01

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