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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,590.40, 13,238.64 and 6,055.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,590.40, 13,238.64 and 6,055.56 is: 8,359.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,590.40 : 13,238.64 = 6,055.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,590.40/13,238.64 = 6,055.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,590.40x = 13,238.64 × 6,055.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,590.40x = 80,167,378.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,167,378.84/9,590.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,359.13

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