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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,330.32, 12,872.94 and 5,794.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,330.32, 12,872.94 and 5,794.76 is: 7,994.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,330.32 : 12,872.94 = 5,794.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,330.32/12,872.94 = 5,794.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,330.32x = 12,872.94 × 5,794.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,330.32x = 74,595,597.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,595,597.79/9,330.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,994.97

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