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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,054.59, 12,490.61 and 5,691.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,054.59, 12,490.61 and 5,691.06 is: 7,850.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,054.59 : 12,490.61 = 5,691.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,054.59/12,490.61 = 5,691.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,054.59x = 12,490.61 × 5,691.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,054.59x = 71,084,782.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,084,782.49/9,054.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,850.69

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