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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,072.16, 13,608.24 and 5,993.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,072.16, 13,608.24 and 5,993.44 is: 8,990.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,072.16 : 13,608.24 = 5,993.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,072.16/13,608.24 = 5,993.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,072.16x = 13,608.24 × 5,993.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,072.16x = 81,560,169.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,560,169.95/9,072.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,990.16

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