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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,160.88, 12,635.34 and 5,804.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,160.88, 12,635.34 and 5,804.24 is: 8,005.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,160.88 : 12,635.34 = 5,804.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,160.88/12,635.34 = 5,804.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,160.88x = 12,635.34 × 5,804.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,160.88x = 73,338,545.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,338,545.84/9,160.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,005.62

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