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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,070.16, 13,605.24 and 5,991.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,070.16, 13,605.24 and 5,991.44 is: 8,987.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,070.16 : 13,605.24 = 5,991.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,070.16/13,605.24 = 5,991.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,070.16x = 13,605.24 × 5,991.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,070.16x = 81,514,979.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,514,979.15/9,070.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,987.16

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