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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,052.77, 13,574.46 and 5,356.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,052.77, 13,574.46 and 5,356.17 is: 8,031.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,052.77 : 13,574.46 = 5,356.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,052.77/13,574.46 = 5,356.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,052.77x = 13,574.46 × 5,356.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,052.77x = 72,707,115.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,707,115.42/9,052.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,031.48

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