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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,056.90, 13,588.29 and 4,377.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,056.90, 13,588.29 and 4,377.44 is: 6,567.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,056.90 : 13,588.29 = 4,377.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,056.90/13,588.29 = 4,377.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,056.90x = 13,588.29 × 4,377.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,056.90x = 59,481,856.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,481,856.24/9,056.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,567.58

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