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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,141.39, 12,615.35 and 5,606.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,141.39, 12,615.35 and 5,606.55 is: 7,737.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,141.39 : 12,615.35 = 5,606.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,141.39/12,615.35 = 5,606.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,141.39x = 12,615.35 × 5,606.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,141.39x = 70,728,590.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,728,590.54/9,141.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,737.18

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