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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,141.08, 12,610.04 and 5,555.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,141.08, 12,610.04 and 5,555.08 is: 7,663.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,141.08 : 12,610.04 = 5,555.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,141.08/12,610.04 = 5,555.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,141.08x = 12,610.04 × 5,555.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,141.08x = 70,049,768.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,049,768.99/9,141.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,663.19

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