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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,239.08, 12,747.54 and 5,880.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,239.08, 12,747.54 and 5,880.52 is: 8,113.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,239.08 : 12,747.54 = 5,880.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,239.08/12,747.54 = 5,880.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,239.08x = 12,747.54 × 5,880.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,239.08x = 74,962,163.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,962,163.92/9,239.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,113.60

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