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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,148.43, 12,616.94 and 5,960.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,148.43, 12,616.94 and 5,960.54 is: 8,220.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,148.43 : 12,616.94 = 5,960.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,148.43/12,616.94 = 5,960.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,148.43x = 12,616.94 × 5,960.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,148.43x = 75,203,821.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,203,821.99/9,148.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,220.41

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