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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,055.59, 12,491.98 and 5,692.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,055.59, 12,491.98 and 5,692.06 is: 7,852.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,055.59 : 12,491.98 = 5,692.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,055.59/12,491.98 = 5,692.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,055.59x = 12,491.98 × 5,692.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,055.59x = 71,105,099.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,105,099.68/9,055.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,852.07

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