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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,091.74, 12,546.18 and 5,555.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,091.74, 12,546.18 and 5,555.28 is: 7,666.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,091.74 : 12,546.18 = 5,555.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,091.74/12,546.18 = 5,555.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,091.74x = 12,546.18 × 5,555.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,091.74x = 69,697,542.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,697,542.83/9,091.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,666.03

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