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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,288.68, 12,818.44 and 5,039.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,288.68, 12,818.44 and 5,039.84 is: 6,955.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,288.68 : 12,818.44 = 5,039.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,288.68/12,818.44 = 5,039.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,288.68x = 12,818.44 × 5,039.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,288.68x = 64,602,886.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,602,886.65/9,288.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,955.01

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