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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,092.01, 12,554.51 and 5,740.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,092.01, 12,554.51 and 5,740.41 is: 7,926.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,092.01 : 12,554.51 = 5,740.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,092.01/12,554.51 = 5,740.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,092.01x = 12,554.51 × 5,740.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,092.01x = 72,068,006.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,068,006.05/9,092.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,926.52

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