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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,237.47, 12,751.90 and 5,884.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,237.47, 12,751.90 and 5,884.88 is: 8,123.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,237.47 : 12,751.90 = 5,884.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,237.47/12,751.90 = 5,884.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,237.47x = 12,751.90 × 5,884.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,237.47x = 75,043,322.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,043,322.80/9,237.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,123.80

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