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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,121.14, 12,589.56 and 5,942.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,121.14, 12,589.56 and 5,942.36 is: 8,202.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,121.14 : 12,589.56 = 5,942.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,121.14/12,589.56 = 5,942.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,121.14x = 12,589.56 × 5,942.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,121.14x = 74,811,729.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,811,729.24/9,121.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,202.02

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