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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,057.43, 13,586.08 and 2,817.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,057.43, 13,586.08 and 2,817.44 is: 4,226.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,057.43 : 13,586.08 = 2,817.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,057.43/13,586.08 = 2,817.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,057.43x = 13,586.08 × 2,817.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,057.43x = 38,277,984.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,277,984.70/9,057.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,226.14

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