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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,297.76, 12,824.88 and 5,941.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,297.76, 12,824.88 and 5,941.60 is: 8,195.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,297.76 : 12,824.88 = 5,941.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,297.76/12,824.88 = 5,941.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,297.76x = 12,824.88 × 5,941.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,297.76x = 76,200,307.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,200,307.01/9,297.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,195.56

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