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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,172.50, 12,660.94 and 5,860.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,172.50, 12,660.94 and 5,860.50 is: 8,089.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,172.50 : 12,660.94 = 5,860.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,172.50/12,660.94 = 5,860.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,172.50x = 12,660.94 × 5,860.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,172.50x = 74,199,438.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,199,438.87/9,172.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,089.34

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