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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,056.75, 13,587.35 and 7,317.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,056.75, 13,587.35 and 7,317.52 is: 10,978.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,056.75 : 13,587.35 = 7,317.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,056.75/13,587.35 = 7,317.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,056.75x = 13,587.35 × 7,317.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,056.75x = 99,425,634.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,425,634.82/9,056.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,978.08

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