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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,060.57, 12,503.70 and 5,524.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,060.57, 12,503.70 and 5,524.11 is: 7,623.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,060.57 : 12,503.70 = 5,524.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,060.57/12,503.70 = 5,524.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,060.57x = 12,503.70 × 5,524.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,060.57x = 69,071,814.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,071,814.21/9,060.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,623.34

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