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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,136.13, 12,610.22 and 5,957.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,136.13, 12,610.22 and 5,957.35 is: 8,222.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,136.13 : 12,610.22 = 5,957.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,136.13/12,610.22 = 5,957.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,136.13x = 12,610.22 × 5,957.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,136.13x = 75,123,432.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,123,432.80/9,136.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,222.68

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