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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,147.58, 12,621.66 and 5,960.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,147.58, 12,621.66 and 5,960.56 is: 8,224.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,147.58 : 12,621.66 = 5,960.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,147.58/12,621.66 = 5,960.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,147.58x = 12,621.66 × 5,960.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,147.58x = 75,232,161.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,232,161.73/9,147.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,224.27

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