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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,060.80, 13,591.52 and 2,904

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,060.80, 13,591.52 and 2,904 is: 4,356.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,060.80 : 13,591.52 = 2,904 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,060.80/13,591.52 = 2,904/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,060.80x = 13,591.52 × 2,904
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,060.80x = 39,469,774.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,469,774.08/9,060.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,356.10

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