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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,104.36, 12,562.44 and 5,741.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,104.36, 12,562.44 and 5,741.36 is: 7,922.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,104.36 : 12,562.44 = 5,741.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,104.36/12,562.44 = 5,741.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,104.36x = 12,562.44 × 5,741.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,104.36x = 72,125,490.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,125,490.52/9,104.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,922.08

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