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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,031.94, 13,554.92 and 5,911.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,031.94, 13,554.92 and 5,911.07 is: 8,871.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,031.94 : 13,554.92 = 5,911.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,031.94/13,554.92 = 5,911.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,031.94x = 13,554.92 × 5,911.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,031.94x = 80,124,129.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,124,129.63/9,031.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,871.20

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