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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,057.06, 13,583.39 and 3,506.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,057.06, 13,583.39 and 3,506.87 is: 5,259.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,057.06 : 13,583.39 = 3,506.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,057.06/13,583.39 = 3,506.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,057.06x = 13,583.39 × 3,506.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,057.06x = 47,635,182.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,635,182.89/9,057.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,259.45

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