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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,091.86, 12,543.84 and 5,505.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,091.86, 12,543.84 and 5,505.67 is: 7,596.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,091.86 : 12,543.84 = 5,505.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,091.86/12,543.84 = 5,505.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,091.86x = 12,543.84 × 5,505.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,091.86x = 69,062,266.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,062,266.99/9,091.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,596.06

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