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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,056.91, 12,493.24 and 5,694.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,056.91, 12,493.24 and 5,694.40 is: 7,854.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,056.91 : 12,493.24 = 5,694.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,056.91/12,493.24 = 5,694.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,056.91x = 12,493.24 × 5,694.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,056.91x = 71,141,507.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,141,507.24/9,056.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,854.94

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