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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,298.28, 12,826.87 and 5,937.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,298.28, 12,826.87 and 5,937.56 is: 8,190.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,298.28 : 12,826.87 = 5,937.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,298.28/12,826.87 = 5,937.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,298.28x = 12,826.87 × 5,937.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,298.28x = 76,160,310.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,160,310.24/9,298.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,190.80

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