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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,045.42, 12,485.19 and 5,901

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,045.42, 12,485.19 and 5,901 is: 8,145.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,045.42 : 12,485.19 = 5,901 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,045.42/12,485.19 = 5,901/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,045.42x = 12,485.19 × 5,901
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,045.42x = 73,675,106.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,675,106.19/9,045.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,145.02

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