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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,150.34, 12,617.45 and 5,957.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,150.34, 12,617.45 and 5,957.75 is: 8,215.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,150.34 : 12,617.45 = 5,957.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,150.34/12,617.45 = 5,957.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,150.34x = 12,617.45 × 5,957.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,150.34x = 75,171,612.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,171,612.74/9,150.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,215.17

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