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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,102.54, 12,550.23 and 5,953.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,102.54, 12,550.23 and 5,953.26 is: 8,208.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,102.54 : 12,550.23 = 5,953.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,102.54/12,550.23 = 5,953.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,102.54x = 12,550.23 × 5,953.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,102.54x = 74,714,782.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,714,782.25/9,102.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,208.12

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