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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,079.97, 13,619.75 and 5,961.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,079.97, 13,619.75 and 5,961.29 is: 8,941.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,079.97 : 13,619.75 = 5,961.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,079.97/13,619.75 = 5,961.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,079.97x = 13,619.75 × 5,961.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,079.97x = 81,191,181.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,191,181.57/9,079.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,941.79

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