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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,060.46, 12,506.51 and 5,708.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,060.46, 12,506.51 and 5,708.89 is: 7,880.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,060.46 : 12,506.51 = 5,708.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,060.46/12,506.51 = 5,708.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,060.46x = 12,506.51 × 5,708.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,060.46x = 71,398,289.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,398,289.87/9,060.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,880.21

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