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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,081.85, 12,524.22 and 5,893.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,081.85, 12,524.22 and 5,893.97 is: 8,128.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,081.85 : 12,524.22 = 5,893.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,081.85/12,524.22 = 5,893.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,081.85x = 12,524.22 × 5,893.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,081.85x = 73,817,361.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,817,361.30/9,081.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,128.01

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