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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,092.96, 12,548.56 and 5,907.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,092.96, 12,548.56 and 5,907.04 is: 8,151.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,092.96 : 12,548.56 = 5,907.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,092.96/12,548.56 = 5,907.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,092.96x = 12,548.56 × 5,907.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,092.96x = 74,124,845.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,124,845.86/9,092.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,151.89

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