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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,195.06, 12,682.38 and 5,834.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,195.06, 12,682.38 and 5,834.98 is: 8,047.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,195.06 : 12,682.38 = 5,834.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,195.06/12,682.38 = 5,834.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,195.06x = 12,682.38 × 5,834.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,195.06x = 74,001,433.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,001,433.65/9,195.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,047.96

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