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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,153.78, 12,632.70 and 5,795.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,153.78, 12,632.70 and 5,795.37 is: 7,997.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,153.78 : 12,632.70 = 5,795.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,153.78/12,632.70 = 5,795.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,153.78x = 12,632.70 × 5,795.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,153.78x = 73,211,170.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,211,170.60/9,153.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,997.92

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