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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,150.88, 12,621.54 and 5,794.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,150.88, 12,621.54 and 5,794.24 is: 7,991.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,150.88 : 12,621.54 = 5,794.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,150.88/12,621.54 = 5,794.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,150.88x = 12,621.54 × 5,794.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,150.88x = 73,132,231.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,132,231.93/9,150.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,991.83

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