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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,152.92, 12,629.28 and 5,796.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,152.92, 12,629.28 and 5,796.28 is: 7,997.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,152.92 : 12,629.28 = 5,796.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,152.92/12,629.28 = 5,796.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,152.92x = 12,629.28 × 5,796.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,152.92x = 73,202,843.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,202,843.08/9,152.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,997.76

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