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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,060.96, 13,591.65 and 5,960.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,060.96, 13,591.65 and 5,960.76 is: 8,941.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,060.96 : 13,591.65 = 5,960.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,060.96/13,591.65 = 5,960.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,060.96x = 13,591.65 × 5,960.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,060.96x = 81,016,563.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,016,563.65/9,060.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,941.28

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