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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,127.87, 12,594.48 and 5,940.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,127.87, 12,594.48 and 5,940.83 is: 8,197.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,127.87 : 12,594.48 = 5,940.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,127.87/12,594.48 = 5,940.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,127.87x = 12,594.48 × 5,940.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,127.87x = 74,821,673.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,821,673.83/9,127.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,197.05

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