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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,057.52, 13,567.72 and 5,348.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,057.52, 13,567.72 and 5,348.52 is: 8,011.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,057.52 : 13,567.72 = 5,348.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,057.52/13,567.72 = 5,348.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,057.52x = 13,567.72 × 5,348.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,057.52x = 72,567,221.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,567,221.77/9,057.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,011.82

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