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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,337.88, 12,886.19 and 5,088.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,337.88, 12,886.19 and 5,088.83 is: 7,022.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,337.88 : 12,886.19 = 5,088.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,337.88/12,886.19 = 5,088.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,337.88x = 12,886.19 × 5,088.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,337.88x = 65,575,559.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,575,559.47/9,337.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,022.53

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