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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,076.76, 12,529.15 and 5,491.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,076.76, 12,529.15 and 5,491.90 is: 7,580.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,076.76 : 12,529.15 = 5,491.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,076.76/12,529.15 = 5,491.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,076.76x = 12,529.15 × 5,491.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,076.76x = 68,808,840.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,808,840.82/9,076.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,580.77

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