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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,056.56, 13,583.16 and 2,815.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,056.56, 13,583.16 and 2,815.66 is: 4,222.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,056.56 : 13,583.16 = 2,815.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,056.56/13,583.16 = 2,815.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,056.56x = 13,583.16 × 2,815.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,056.56x = 38,245,560.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,245,560.29/9,056.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,222.97

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