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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,074.80, 13,612.30 and 5,974.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,074.80, 13,612.30 and 5,974.48 is: 8,961.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,074.80 : 13,612.30 = 5,974.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,074.80/13,612.30 = 5,974.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,074.80x = 13,612.30 × 5,974.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,074.80x = 81,326,414.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,326,414.10/9,074.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,961.79

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