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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,151.34, 12,618.83 and 5,958.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,151.34, 12,618.83 and 5,958.75 is: 8,216.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,151.34 : 12,618.83 = 5,958.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,151.34/12,618.83 = 5,958.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,151.34x = 12,618.83 × 5,958.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,151.34x = 75,192,453.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,192,453.26/9,151.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,216.55

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