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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,069.28, 13,592.40 and 5,175.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,069.28, 13,592.40 and 5,175.84 is: 7,757.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,069.28 : 13,592.40 = 5,175.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,069.28/13,592.40 = 5,175.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,069.28x = 13,592.40 × 5,175.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,069.28x = 70,352,087.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,352,087.62/9,069.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,757.19

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