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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,057.20, 13,614.60 and 8,538.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,057.20, 13,614.60 and 8,538.80 is: 12,835.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,057.20 : 13,614.60 = 8,538.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,057.20/13,614.60 = 8,538.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,057.20x = 13,614.60 × 8,538.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,057.20x = 116,252,346.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,252,346.48/9,057.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,835.35

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