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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,088.70, 12,542.19 and 5,944.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,088.70, 12,542.19 and 5,944.82 is: 8,203.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,088.70 : 12,542.19 = 5,944.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,088.70/12,542.19 = 5,944.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,088.70x = 12,542.19 × 5,944.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,088.70x = 74,561,061.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,561,061.96/9,088.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,203.71

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