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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,078.08, 12,533.00 and 5,939.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,078.08, 12,533.00 and 5,939.73 is: 8,200.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,078.08 : 12,533.00 = 5,939.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,078.08/12,533.00 = 5,939.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,078.08x = 12,533.00 × 5,939.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,078.08x = 74,442,606.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,442,606.39/9,078.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,200.26

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