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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,008.76, 13,519.98 and 5,887.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,008.76, 13,519.98 and 5,887.92 is: 8,836.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,008.76 : 13,519.98 = 5,887.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,008.76/13,519.98 = 5,887.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,008.76x = 13,519.98 × 5,887.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,008.76x = 79,604,560.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,604,560.64/9,008.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,836.35

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