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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,084.58, 13,609.59 and 5,177.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,084.58, 13,609.59 and 5,177.14 is: 7,755.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,084.58 : 13,609.59 = 5,177.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,084.58/13,609.59 = 5,177.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,084.58x = 13,609.59 × 5,177.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,084.58x = 70,458,752.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,458,752.77/9,084.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,755.86

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