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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,086.64, 12,535.68 and 5,937.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,086.64, 12,535.68 and 5,937.36 is: 8,191.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,086.64 : 12,535.68 = 5,937.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,086.64/12,535.68 = 5,937.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,086.64x = 12,535.68 × 5,937.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,086.64x = 74,428,845.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,428,845.00/9,086.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,191.02

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