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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,425.52, 12,997.08 and 5,887.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,425.52, 12,997.08 and 5,887.44 is: 8,118.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,425.52 : 12,997.08 = 5,887.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,425.52/12,997.08 = 5,887.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,425.52x = 12,997.08 × 5,887.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,425.52x = 76,519,528.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,519,528.68/9,425.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,118.33

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