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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,087.09, 12,545.43 and 5,948.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,087.09, 12,545.43 and 5,948.73 is: 8,212.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,087.09 : 12,545.43 = 5,948.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,087.09/12,545.43 = 5,948.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,087.09x = 12,545.43 × 5,948.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,087.09x = 74,629,375.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,629,375.80/9,087.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,212.68

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