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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,157.32, 12,632.36 and 5,794.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,157.32, 12,632.36 and 5,794.36 is: 7,993.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,157.32 : 12,632.36 = 5,794.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,157.32/12,632.36 = 5,794.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,157.32x = 12,632.36 × 5,794.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,157.32x = 73,196,378.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,196,378.33/9,157.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,993.21

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