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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,057.52, 13,589.23 and 4,378.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,057.52, 13,589.23 and 4,378.06 is: 6,568.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,057.52 : 13,589.23 = 4,378.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,057.52/13,589.23 = 4,378.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,057.52x = 13,589.23 × 4,378.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,057.52x = 59,494,464.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,494,464.29/9,057.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,568.52

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