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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,043.82, 12,488.44 and 5,692.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,043.82, 12,488.44 and 5,692.26 is: 7,860.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,043.82 : 12,488.44 = 5,692.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,043.82/12,488.44 = 5,692.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,043.82x = 12,488.44 × 5,692.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,043.82x = 71,087,447.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,087,447.47/9,043.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,860.33

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