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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,068.77, 13,592.62 and 5,175.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,068.77, 13,592.62 and 5,175.91 is: 7,757.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,068.77 : 13,592.62 = 5,175.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,068.77/13,592.62 = 5,175.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,068.77x = 13,592.62 × 5,175.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,068.77x = 70,354,083.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,354,083.94/9,068.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,757.85

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