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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,094.59, 12,553.85 and 5,739.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,094.59, 12,553.85 and 5,739.59 is: 7,922.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,094.59 : 12,553.85 = 5,739.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,094.59/12,553.85 = 5,739.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,094.59x = 12,553.85 × 5,739.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,094.59x = 72,053,997.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,053,997.66/9,094.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,922.73

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