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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,324.78, 13,989.22 and 4,060.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,324.78, 13,989.22 and 4,060.64 is: 6,091.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,324.78 : 13,989.22 = 4,060.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,324.78/13,989.22 = 4,060.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,324.78x = 13,989.22 × 4,060.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,324.78x = 56,805,186.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,805,186.30/9,324.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,091.85

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