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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,127.59, 12,596.16 and 5,983.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,127.59, 12,596.16 and 5,983.75 is: 8,257.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,127.59 : 12,596.16 = 5,983.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,127.59/12,596.16 = 5,983.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,127.59x = 12,596.16 × 5,983.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,127.59x = 75,372,272.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,372,272.40/9,127.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,257.63

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