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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,091.71, 12,543.26 and 5,952.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,091.71, 12,543.26 and 5,952.15 is: 8,211.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,091.71 : 12,543.26 = 5,952.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,091.71/12,543.26 = 5,952.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,091.71x = 12,543.26 × 5,952.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,091.71x = 74,659,335.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,659,335.25/9,091.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,211.80

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