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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,060.96, 13,591.26 and 5,157

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,060.96, 13,591.26 and 5,157 is: 7,735.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,060.96 : 13,591.26 = 5,157 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,060.96/13,591.26 = 5,157/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,060.96x = 13,591.26 × 5,157
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,060.96x = 70,090,127.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,090,127.82/9,060.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,735.40

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