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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,034.16, 13,551.24 and 5,955.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,034.16, 13,551.24 and 5,955.44 is: 8,933.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,034.16 : 13,551.24 = 5,955.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,034.16/13,551.24 = 5,955.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,034.16x = 13,551.24 × 5,955.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,034.16x = 80,703,596.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,703,596.75/9,034.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,933.16

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