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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,329.06, 12,872.57 and 5,797.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,329.06, 12,872.57 and 5,797.05 is: 7,998.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,329.06 : 12,872.57 = 5,797.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,329.06/12,872.57 = 5,797.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,329.06x = 12,872.57 × 5,797.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,329.06x = 74,622,902.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,622,902.93/9,329.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,998.98

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