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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,069.39, 13,620.33 and 5,955.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,069.39, 13,620.33 and 5,955.75 is: 8,944.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,069.39 : 13,620.33 = 5,955.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,069.39/13,620.33 = 5,955.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,069.39x = 13,620.33 × 5,955.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,069.39x = 81,119,280.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,119,280.40/9,069.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,944.29

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