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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,412.22, 12,986.61 and 5,874.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,412.22, 12,986.61 and 5,874.14 is: 8,104.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,412.22 : 12,986.61 = 5,874.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,412.22/12,986.61 = 5,874.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,412.22x = 12,986.61 × 5,874.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,412.22x = 76,285,165.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,285,165.27/9,412.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,104.91

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