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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,011.58, 13,517.97 and 5,720.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,011.58, 13,517.97 and 5,720.14 is: 8,580.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,011.58 : 13,517.97 = 5,720.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,011.58/13,517.97 = 5,720.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,011.58x = 13,517.97 × 5,720.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,011.58x = 77,324,680.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,324,680.92/9,011.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,580.59

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