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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,096.75, 12,560.76 and 5,911.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,096.75, 12,560.76 and 5,911.62 is: 8,162.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,096.75 : 12,560.76 = 5,911.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,096.75/12,560.76 = 5,911.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,096.75x = 12,560.76 × 5,911.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,096.75x = 74,254,440.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,254,440.03/9,096.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,162.74

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