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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,046.17, 12,474.96 and 5,901.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,046.17, 12,474.96 and 5,901.75 is: 8,138.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,046.17 : 12,474.96 = 5,901.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,046.17/12,474.96 = 5,901.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,046.17x = 12,474.96 × 5,901.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,046.17x = 73,624,095.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,624,095.18/9,046.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,138.70

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