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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,060.21, 13,590.14 and 5,156.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,060.21, 13,590.14 and 5,156.25 is: 7,734.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,060.21 : 13,590.14 = 5,156.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,060.21/13,590.14 = 5,156.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,060.21x = 13,590.14 × 5,156.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,060.21x = 70,074,133.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,074,133.59/9,060.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,734.27

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