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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,088.34, 12,545.43 and 5,730.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,088.34, 12,545.43 and 5,730.44 is: 7,910.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,088.34 : 12,545.43 = 5,730.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,088.34/12,545.43 = 5,730.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,088.34x = 12,545.43 × 5,730.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,088.34x = 71,890,833.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,890,833.89/9,088.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,910.23

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