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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,090.27, 12,541.37 and 5,948.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,090.27, 12,541.37 and 5,948.28 is: 8,206.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,090.27 : 12,541.37 = 5,948.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,090.27/12,541.37 = 5,948.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,090.27x = 12,541.37 × 5,948.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,090.27x = 74,599,550.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,599,550.60/9,090.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,206.53

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