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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,060.78, 13,591.09 and 5,960.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,060.78, 13,591.09 and 5,960.37 is: 8,940.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,060.78 : 13,591.09 = 5,960.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,060.78/13,591.09 = 5,960.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,060.78x = 13,591.09 × 5,960.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,060.78x = 81,007,925.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,007,925.10/9,060.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,940.50

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