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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,111.94, 12,579.94 and 5,973.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,111.94, 12,579.94 and 5,973.60 is: 8,247.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,111.94 : 12,579.94 = 5,973.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,111.94/12,579.94 = 5,973.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,111.94x = 12,579.94 × 5,973.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,111.94x = 75,147,529.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,147,529.58/9,111.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,247.15

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