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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,297.39, 12,826.68 and 5,939.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,297.39, 12,826.68 and 5,939.34 is: 8,193.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,297.39 : 12,826.68 = 5,939.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,297.39/12,826.68 = 5,939.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,297.39x = 12,826.68 × 5,939.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,297.39x = 76,182,013.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,182,013.59/9,297.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,193.91

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