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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,084.40, 12,533.24 and 5,942.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,084.40, 12,533.24 and 5,942.40 is: 8,198.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,084.40 : 12,533.24 = 5,942.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,084.40/12,533.24 = 5,942.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,084.40x = 12,533.24 × 5,942.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,084.40x = 74,477,525.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,477,525.38/9,084.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,198.40

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