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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,070.66, 13,605.99 and 5,991.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,070.66, 13,605.99 and 5,991.94 is: 8,987.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,070.66 : 13,605.99 = 5,991.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,070.66/13,605.99 = 5,991.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,070.66x = 13,605.99 × 5,991.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,070.66x = 81,526,275.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,526,275.72/9,070.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,987.91

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