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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,147.52, 12,617.03 and 5,954.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,147.52, 12,617.03 and 5,954.93 is: 8,213.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,147.52 : 12,617.03 = 5,954.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,147.52/12,617.03 = 5,954.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,147.52x = 12,617.03 × 5,954.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,147.52x = 75,133,500.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,133,500.68/9,147.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,213.54

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