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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,059.91, 12,497.38 and 5,697.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,059.91, 12,497.38 and 5,697.40 is: 7,859.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,059.91 : 12,497.38 = 5,697.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,059.91/12,497.38 = 5,697.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,059.91x = 12,497.38 × 5,697.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,059.91x = 71,202,572.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,202,572.81/9,059.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,859.08

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