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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,293.99, 12,827.72 and 5,708.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,293.99, 12,827.72 and 5,708.93 is: 7,879.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,293.99 : 12,827.72 = 5,708.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,293.99/12,827.72 = 5,708.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,293.99x = 12,827.72 × 5,708.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,293.99x = 73,232,545.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,232,545.72/9,293.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,879.56

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