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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,083.22, 12,526.12 and 5,895.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,083.22, 12,526.12 and 5,895.35 is: 8,129.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,083.22 : 12,526.12 = 5,895.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,083.22/12,526.12 = 5,895.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,083.22x = 12,526.12 × 5,895.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,083.22x = 73,845,861.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,845,861.54/9,083.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,129.92

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