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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,338.54, 12,887.51 and 5,089.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,338.54, 12,887.51 and 5,089.95 is: 7,024.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,338.54 : 12,887.51 = 5,089.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,338.54/12,887.51 = 5,089.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,338.54x = 12,887.51 × 5,089.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,338.54x = 65,596,781.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,596,781.52/9,338.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,024.31

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