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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,326.04, 12,862.44 and 5,782.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,326.04, 12,862.44 and 5,782.56 is: 7,975.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,326.04 : 12,862.44 = 5,782.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,326.04/12,862.44 = 5,782.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,326.04x = 12,862.44 × 5,782.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,326.04x = 74,377,831.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,377,831.05/9,326.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,975.29

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