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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,244.56, 12,758.96 and 5,888.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,244.56, 12,758.96 and 5,888.84 is: 8,127.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,244.56 : 12,758.96 = 5,888.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,244.56/12,758.96 = 5,888.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,244.56x = 12,758.96 × 5,888.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,244.56x = 75,135,474.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,135,474.01/9,244.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,127.53

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