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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,057.51, 13,588.02 and 3,863.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,057.51, 13,588.02 and 3,863.25 is: 5,795.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,057.51 : 13,588.02 = 3,863.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,057.51/13,588.02 = 3,863.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,057.51x = 13,588.02 × 3,863.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,057.51x = 52,493,918.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,493,918.27/9,057.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,795.62

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