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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,075.76, 12,521.36 and 5,933.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,075.76, 12,521.36 and 5,933.80 is: 8,186.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,075.76 : 12,521.36 = 5,933.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,075.76/12,521.36 = 5,933.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,075.76x = 12,521.36 × 5,933.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,075.76x = 74,299,245.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,299,245.97/9,075.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,186.56

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