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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,209.32, 9,947.04 and 5,880.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,209.32, 9,947.04 and 5,880.92 is: 8,114.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,209.32 : 9,947.04 = 5,880.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,209.32/9,947.04 = 5,880.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,209.32x = 9,947.04 × 5,880.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,209.32x = 58,497,746.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,497,746.48/7,209.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,114.18

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