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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,064.71, 12,504.96 and 5,877.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,064.71, 12,504.96 and 5,877.72 is: 8,108.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,064.71 : 12,504.96 = 5,877.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,064.71/12,504.96 = 5,877.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,064.71x = 12,504.96 × 5,877.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,064.71x = 73,500,653.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,500,653.49/9,064.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,108.44

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