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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,141.17, 12,615.05 and 5,606.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,141.17, 12,615.05 and 5,606.33 is: 7,736.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,141.17 : 12,615.05 = 5,606.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,141.17/12,615.05 = 5,606.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,141.17x = 12,615.05 × 5,606.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,141.17x = 70,724,105.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,724,105.23/9,141.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,736.88

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