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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,041.70, 12,476.25 and 5,898.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,041.70, 12,476.25 and 5,898.90 is: 8,139.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,041.70 : 12,476.25 = 5,898.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,041.70/12,476.25 = 5,898.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,041.70x = 12,476.25 × 5,898.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,041.70x = 73,596,151.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,596,151.13/9,041.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,139.64

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