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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,055.29, 12,493.14 and 5,698.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,055.29, 12,493.14 and 5,698.35 is: 7,861.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,055.29 : 12,493.14 = 5,698.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,055.29/12,493.14 = 5,698.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,055.29x = 12,493.14 × 5,698.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,055.29x = 71,190,262.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,190,262.95/9,055.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,861.73

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