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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,271.24, 13,911.77 and 5,057.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,271.24, 13,911.77 and 5,057.55 is: 7,589.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,271.24 : 13,911.77 = 5,057.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,271.24/13,911.77 = 5,057.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,271.24x = 13,911.77 × 5,057.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,271.24x = 70,359,485.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,359,485.01/9,271.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,589.01

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