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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,305.04, 12,837.78 and 5,766.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,305.04, 12,837.78 and 5,766.96 is: 7,956.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,305.04 : 12,837.78 = 5,766.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,305.04/12,837.78 = 5,766.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,305.04x = 12,837.78 × 5,766.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,305.04x = 74,034,963.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,034,963.75/9,305.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,956.44

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