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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,338.38, 12,886.92 and 5,089.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,338.38, 12,886.92 and 5,089.69 is: 7,023.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,338.38 : 12,886.92 = 5,089.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,338.38/12,886.92 = 5,089.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,338.38x = 12,886.92 × 5,089.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,338.38x = 65,590,427.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,590,427.85/9,338.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,023.75

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