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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,056.88, 13,585.08 and 4,127.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,056.88, 13,585.08 and 4,127.82 is: 6,191.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,056.88 : 13,585.08 = 4,127.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,056.88/13,585.08 = 4,127.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,056.88x = 13,585.08 × 4,127.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,056.88x = 56,076,764.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,076,764.93/9,056.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,191.62

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