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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,057.86, 13,583.96 and 4,374.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,057.86, 13,583.96 and 4,374.96 is: 6,561.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,057.86 : 13,583.96 = 4,374.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,057.86/13,583.96 = 4,374.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,057.86x = 13,583.96 × 4,374.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,057.86x = 59,429,225.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,429,225.23/9,057.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,561.07

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