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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,050.70, 13,588.20 and 5,778.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,050.70, 13,588.20 and 5,778.30 is: 8,675.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,050.70 : 13,588.20 = 5,778.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,050.70/13,588.20 = 5,778.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,050.70x = 13,588.20 × 5,778.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,050.70x = 78,516,696.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,516,696.06/9,050.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,675.21

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