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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,247.82, 12,758.39 and 5,890.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,247.82, 12,758.39 and 5,890.02 is: 8,125.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,247.82 : 12,758.39 = 5,890.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,247.82/12,758.39 = 5,890.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,247.82x = 12,758.39 × 5,890.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,247.82x = 75,147,142.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,147,142.82/9,247.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,125.93

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