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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,075.78, 13,609.44 and 5,955.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,075.78, 13,609.44 and 5,955.66 is: 8,930.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,075.78 : 13,609.44 = 5,955.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,075.78/13,609.44 = 5,955.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,075.78x = 13,609.44 × 5,955.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,075.78x = 81,053,197.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,053,197.43/9,075.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,930.71

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