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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,060.48, 13,577.76 and 5,976

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,060.48, 13,577.76 and 5,976 is: 8,955.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,060.48 : 13,577.76 = 5,976 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,060.48/13,577.76 = 5,976/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,060.48x = 13,577.76 × 5,976
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,060.48x = 81,140,693.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,140,693.76/9,060.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,955.45

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