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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,332.95, 12,878.98 and 5,796.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,332.95, 12,878.98 and 5,796.09 is: 7,998.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,332.95 : 12,878.98 = 5,796.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,332.95/12,878.98 = 5,796.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,332.95x = 12,878.98 × 5,796.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,332.95x = 74,647,727.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,647,727.19/9,332.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,998.30

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