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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,068.27, 13,591.87 and 5,175.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,068.27, 13,591.87 and 5,175.41 is: 7,757.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,068.27 : 13,591.87 = 5,175.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,068.27/13,591.87 = 5,175.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,068.27x = 13,591.87 × 5,175.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,068.27x = 70,343,419.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,343,419.02/9,068.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,757.10

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