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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,057.99, 13,588.94 and 2,817.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,057.99, 13,588.94 and 2,817.88 is: 4,227.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,057.99 : 13,588.94 = 2,817.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,057.99/13,588.94 = 2,817.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,057.99x = 13,588.94 × 2,817.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,057.99x = 38,292,002.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,292,002.25/9,057.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,227.43

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