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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,099.24, 12,558.76 and 5,908.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,099.24, 12,558.76 and 5,908.08 is: 8,154.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,099.24 : 12,558.76 = 5,908.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,099.24/12,558.76 = 5,908.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,099.24x = 12,558.76 × 5,908.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,099.24x = 74,198,158.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,198,158.78/9,099.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,154.32

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