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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,338.90, 12,889.17 and 5,981.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,338.90, 12,889.17 and 5,981.54 is: 8,255.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,338.90 : 12,889.17 = 5,981.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,338.90/12,889.17 = 5,981.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,338.90x = 12,889.17 × 5,981.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,338.90x = 77,097,021.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,097,021.48/9,338.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,255.48

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