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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,150.87, 12,629.55 and 5,793.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,150.87, 12,629.55 and 5,793.99 is: 7,996.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,150.87 : 12,629.55 = 5,793.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,150.87/12,629.55 = 5,793.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,150.87x = 12,629.55 × 5,793.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,150.87x = 73,175,486.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,175,486.40/9,150.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,996.56

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