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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,056.64, 13,587.92 and 4,377.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,056.64, 13,587.92 and 4,377.18 is: 6,567.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,056.64 : 13,587.92 = 4,377.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,056.64/13,587.92 = 4,377.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,056.64x = 13,587.92 × 4,377.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,056.64x = 59,476,771.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,476,771.67/9,056.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,567.20

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