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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,241.84, 12,755.04 and 5,883.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,241.84, 12,755.04 and 5,883.58 is: 8,120.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,241.84 : 12,755.04 = 5,883.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,241.84/12,755.04 = 5,883.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,241.84x = 12,755.04 × 5,883.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,241.84x = 75,045,298.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,045,298.24/9,241.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,120.17

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