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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,061.68, 12,508.23 and 5,710.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,061.68, 12,508.23 and 5,710.14 is: 7,881.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,061.68 : 12,508.23 = 5,710.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,061.68/12,508.23 = 5,710.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,061.68x = 12,508.23 × 5,710.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,061.68x = 71,423,744.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,423,744.45/9,061.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,881.95

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