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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,027.72, 12,459.42 and 5,893.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,027.72, 12,459.42 and 5,893.02 is: 8,133.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,027.72 : 12,459.42 = 5,893.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,027.72/12,459.42 = 5,893.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,027.72x = 12,459.42 × 5,893.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,027.72x = 73,423,611.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,423,611.25/9,027.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,133.13

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