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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,061.76, 12,502.67 and 5,875.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,061.76, 12,502.67 and 5,875.19 is: 8,106.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,061.76 : 12,502.67 = 5,875.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,061.76/12,502.67 = 5,875.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,061.76x = 12,502.67 × 5,875.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,061.76x = 73,455,532.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,455,532.38/9,061.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,106.10

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