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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,057.69, 13,563.33 and 5,362.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,057.69, 13,563.33 and 5,362.57 is: 8,030.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,057.69 : 13,563.33 = 5,362.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,057.69/13,563.33 = 5,362.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,057.69x = 13,563.33 × 5,362.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,057.69x = 72,734,306.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,734,306.56/9,057.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,030.12

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