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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,088.08, 12,537.30 and 5,901.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,088.08, 12,537.30 and 5,901.12 is: 8,140.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,088.08 : 12,537.30 = 5,901.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,088.08/12,537.30 = 5,901.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,088.08x = 12,537.30 × 5,901.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,088.08x = 73,984,111.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,984,111.78/9,088.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,140.79

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