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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,140.55, 12,614.19 and 5,605.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,140.55, 12,614.19 and 5,605.71 is: 7,736.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,140.55 : 12,614.19 = 5,605.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,140.55/12,614.19 = 5,605.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,140.55x = 12,614.19 × 5,605.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,140.55x = 70,711,399.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,711,399.93/9,140.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,736.02

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