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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,026.22, 12,457.35 and 5,891.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,026.22, 12,457.35 and 5,891.52 is: 8,131.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,026.22 : 12,457.35 = 5,891.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,026.22/12,457.35 = 5,891.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,026.22x = 12,457.35 × 5,891.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,026.22x = 73,392,726.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,392,726.67/9,026.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,131.06

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