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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,308.07, 12,847.10 and 5,902.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,308.07, 12,847.10 and 5,902.88 is: 8,147.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,308.07 : 12,847.10 = 5,902.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,308.07/12,847.10 = 5,902.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,308.07x = 12,847.10 × 5,902.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,308.07x = 75,834,795.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,834,795.90/9,308.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,147.21

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