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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,056.61, 13,586.85 and 2,816.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,056.61, 13,586.85 and 2,816.48 is: 4,225.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,056.61 : 13,586.85 = 2,816.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,056.61/13,586.85 = 2,816.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,056.61x = 13,586.85 × 2,816.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,056.61x = 38,267,125.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,267,125.26/9,056.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,225.33

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