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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,236.88, 12,748.34 and 5,876.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,236.88, 12,748.34 and 5,876.19 is: 8,110.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,236.88 : 12,748.34 = 5,876.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,236.88/12,748.34 = 5,876.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,236.88x = 12,748.34 × 5,876.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,236.88x = 74,911,682.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,911,682.72/9,236.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,110.06

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