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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,241.34, 12,754.35 and 5,883.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,241.34, 12,754.35 and 5,883.08 is: 8,119.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,241.34 : 12,754.35 = 5,883.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,241.34/12,754.35 = 5,883.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,241.34x = 12,754.35 × 5,883.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,241.34x = 75,034,861.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,034,861.40/9,241.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,119.48

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