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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,056.63, 13,586.21 and 8,558.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,056.63, 13,586.21 and 8,558.63 is: 12,839.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,056.63 : 13,586.21 = 8,558.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,056.63/13,586.21 = 8,558.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,056.63x = 13,586.21 × 8,558.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,056.63x = 116,279,233.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,279,233.77/9,056.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,839.14

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