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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,111.60, 13,659.30 and 5,993.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,111.60, 13,659.30 and 5,993.10 is: 8,984.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,111.60 : 13,659.30 = 5,993.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,111.60/13,659.30 = 5,993.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,111.60x = 13,659.30 × 5,993.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,111.60x = 81,861,550.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,861,550.83/9,111.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,984.32

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