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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,062.28, 13,591.80 and 5,765.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,062.28, 13,591.80 and 5,765.58 is: 8,647.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,062.28 : 13,591.80 = 5,765.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,062.28/13,591.80 = 5,765.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,062.28x = 13,591.80 × 5,765.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,062.28x = 78,364,610.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,364,610.24/9,062.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,647.34

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