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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,057.60, 12,497.60 and 5,329.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,057.60, 12,497.60 and 5,329.60 is: 7,353.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,057.60 : 12,497.60 = 5,329.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,057.60/12,497.60 = 5,329.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,057.60x = 12,497.60 × 5,329.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,057.60x = 66,607,208.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,607,208.96/9,057.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,353.74

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