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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,006.59, 12,424.79 and 5,647.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,006.59, 12,424.79 and 5,647.73 is: 7,791.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,006.59 : 12,424.79 = 5,647.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,006.59/12,424.79 = 5,647.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,006.59x = 12,424.79 × 5,647.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,006.59x = 70,171,811.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,171,811.22/9,006.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,791.16

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