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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,056.73, 13,582.46 and 3,508.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,056.73, 13,582.46 and 3,508.84 is: 5,262.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,056.73 : 13,582.46 = 3,508.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,056.73/13,582.46 = 3,508.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,056.73x = 13,582.46 × 3,508.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,056.73x = 47,658,678.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,658,678.95/9,056.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,262.24

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