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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,057.45, 13,591.50 and 3,510.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,057.45, 13,591.50 and 3,510.51 is: 5,267.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,057.45 : 13,591.50 = 3,510.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,057.45/13,591.50 = 3,510.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,057.45x = 13,591.50 × 3,510.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,057.45x = 47,713,032.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,713,032.53/9,057.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,267.82

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