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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,061.60, 13,592.40 and 5,961.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,061.60, 13,592.40 and 5,961.20 is: 8,941.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,061.60 : 13,592.40 = 5,961.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,061.60/13,592.40 = 5,961.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,061.60x = 13,592.40 × 5,961.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,061.60x = 81,027,014.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,027,014.88/9,061.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,941.80

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