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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,099.84, 12,554.40 and 5,957.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,099.84, 12,554.40 and 5,957.76 is: 8,219.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,099.84 : 12,554.40 = 5,957.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,099.84/12,554.40 = 5,957.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,099.84x = 12,554.40 × 5,957.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,099.84x = 74,796,102.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,796,102.14/9,099.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,219.50

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