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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,091.62, 12,540.60 and 5,947.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,091.62, 12,540.60 and 5,947.74 is: 8,204.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,091.62 : 12,540.60 = 5,947.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,091.62/12,540.60 = 5,947.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,091.62x = 12,540.60 × 5,947.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,091.62x = 74,588,228.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,588,228.24/9,091.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,204.06

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