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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,140.67, 12,614.36 and 5,605.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,140.67, 12,614.36 and 5,605.83 is: 7,736.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,140.67 : 12,614.36 = 5,605.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,140.67/12,614.36 = 5,605.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,140.67x = 12,614.36 × 5,605.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,140.67x = 70,713,929.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,713,929.69/9,140.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,736.19

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