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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,388.92, 12,951.71 and 5,805.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,388.92, 12,951.71 and 5,805.89 is: 8,009.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,388.92 : 12,951.71 = 5,805.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,388.92/12,951.71 = 5,805.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,388.92x = 12,951.71 × 5,805.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,388.92x = 75,196,138.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,196,138.81/9,388.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,009.03

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