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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,244.08, 12,766.14 and 5,888.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,244.08, 12,766.14 and 5,888.39 is: 8,131.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,244.08 : 12,766.14 = 5,888.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,244.08/12,766.14 = 5,888.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,244.08x = 12,766.14 × 5,888.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,244.08x = 75,172,011.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,172,011.11/9,244.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,131.91

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