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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,070.77, 12,514.44 and 5,928.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,070.77, 12,514.44 and 5,928.78 is: 8,179.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,070.77 : 12,514.44 = 5,928.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,070.77/12,514.44 = 5,928.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,070.77x = 12,514.44 × 5,928.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,070.77x = 74,195,361.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,195,361.58/9,070.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,179.61

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