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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,057.70, 13,579.71 and 5,938.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,057.70, 13,579.71 and 5,938.49 is: 8,903.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,057.70 : 13,579.71 = 5,938.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,057.70/13,579.71 = 5,938.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,057.70x = 13,579.71 × 5,938.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,057.70x = 80,642,983.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,642,983.72/9,057.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,903.25

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