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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,114.27, 12,580.02 and 5,935.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,114.27, 12,580.02 and 5,935.50 is: 8,192.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,114.27 : 12,580.02 = 5,935.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,114.27/12,580.02 = 5,935.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,114.27x = 12,580.02 × 5,935.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,114.27x = 74,668,708.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,668,708.71/9,114.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,192.51

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