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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,057.40, 13,571.52 and 5,587.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,057.40, 13,571.52 and 5,587.36 is: 8,372.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,057.40 : 13,571.52 = 5,587.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,057.40/13,571.52 = 5,587.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,057.40x = 13,571.52 × 5,587.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,057.40x = 75,828,967.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,828,967.99/9,057.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,372.05

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