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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,099.44, 13,634.58 and 5,977.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,099.44, 13,634.58 and 5,977.04 is: 8,955.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,099.44 : 13,634.58 = 5,977.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,099.44/13,634.58 = 5,977.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,099.44x = 13,634.58 × 5,977.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,099.44x = 81,494,427.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,494,427.36/9,099.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,955.98

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