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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,055.72, 12,498.64 and 5,906.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,055.72, 12,498.64 and 5,906.44 is: 8,152.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,055.72 : 12,498.64 = 5,906.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,055.72/12,498.64 = 5,906.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,055.72x = 12,498.64 × 5,906.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,055.72x = 73,822,467.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,822,467.24/9,055.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,152.03

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