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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,061.34, 13,591.82 and 5,157.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,061.34, 13,591.82 and 5,157.38 is: 7,735.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,061.34 : 13,591.82 = 5,157.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,061.34/13,591.82 = 5,157.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,061.34x = 13,591.82 × 5,157.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,061.34x = 70,098,125.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,098,125.57/9,061.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,735.96

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