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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,152.38, 12,623.61 and 5,795.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,152.38, 12,623.61 and 5,795.74 is: 7,993.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,152.38 : 12,623.61 = 5,795.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,152.38/12,623.61 = 5,795.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,152.38x = 12,623.61 × 5,795.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,152.38x = 73,163,161.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,163,161.42/9,152.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,993.89

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