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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,062.10, 13,593.15 and 5,961.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,062.10, 13,593.15 and 5,961.70 is: 8,942.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,062.10 : 13,593.15 = 5,961.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,062.10/13,593.15 = 5,961.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,062.10x = 13,593.15 × 5,961.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,062.10x = 81,038,282.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,038,282.36/9,062.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,942.55

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