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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,338.22, 12,886.44 and 5,089.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,338.22, 12,886.44 and 5,089.08 is: 7,022.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,338.22 : 12,886.44 = 5,089.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,338.22/12,886.44 = 5,089.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,338.22x = 12,886.44 × 5,089.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,338.22x = 65,580,124.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,580,124.08/9,338.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,022.76

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