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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,075.72, 13,589.82 and 5,945.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,075.72, 13,589.82 and 5,945.88 is: 8,903.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,075.72 : 13,589.82 = 5,945.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,075.72/13,589.82 = 5,945.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,075.72x = 13,589.82 × 5,945.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,075.72x = 80,803,438.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,803,438.94/9,075.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,903.25

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