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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,150.66, 12,619.98 and 5,962.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,150.66, 12,619.98 and 5,962.74 is: 8,223.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,150.66 : 12,619.98 = 5,962.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,150.66/12,619.98 = 5,962.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,150.66x = 12,619.98 × 5,962.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,150.66x = 75,249,659.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,249,659.55/9,150.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,223.41

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