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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,140.06, 12,613.57 and 5,606.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,140.06, 12,613.57 and 5,606.84 is: 7,737.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,140.06 : 12,613.57 = 5,606.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,140.06/12,613.57 = 5,606.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,140.06x = 12,613.57 × 5,606.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,140.06x = 70,722,191.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,722,191.73/9,140.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,737.61

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