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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,150.58, 12,625.80 and 5,963.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,150.58, 12,625.80 and 5,963.56 is: 8,228.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,150.58 : 12,625.80 = 5,963.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,150.58/12,625.80 = 5,963.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,150.58x = 12,625.80 × 5,963.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,150.58x = 75,294,715.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,294,715.85/9,150.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,228.41

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