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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,060.84, 13,585.68 and 5,937.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,060.84, 13,585.68 and 5,937.03 is: 8,901.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,060.84 : 13,585.68 = 5,937.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,060.84/13,585.68 = 5,937.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,060.84x = 13,585.68 × 5,937.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,060.84x = 80,658,589.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,658,589.73/9,060.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,901.89

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