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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,088.32, 12,538.80 and 5,905.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,088.32, 12,538.80 and 5,905.62 is: 8,147.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,088.32 : 12,538.80 = 5,905.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,088.32/12,538.80 = 5,905.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,088.32x = 12,538.80 × 5,905.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,088.32x = 74,049,388.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,049,388.06/9,088.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,147.75

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