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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,248.63, 12,753.08 and 5,887.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,248.63, 12,753.08 and 5,887.15 is: 8,117.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,248.63 : 12,753.08 = 5,887.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,248.63/12,753.08 = 5,887.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,248.63x = 12,753.08 × 5,887.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,248.63x = 75,079,201.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,079,201.72/9,248.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,117.87

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