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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,066.62, 12,519.04 and 5,881.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,066.62, 12,519.04 and 5,881.44 is: 8,121.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,066.62 : 12,519.04 = 5,881.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,066.62/12,519.04 = 5,881.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,066.62x = 12,519.04 × 5,881.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,066.62x = 73,629,982.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,629,982.62/9,066.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,121.00

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