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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,333.45, 12,879.68 and 5,796.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,333.45, 12,879.68 and 5,796.59 is: 7,998.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,333.45 : 12,879.68 = 5,796.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,333.45/12,879.68 = 5,796.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,333.45x = 12,879.68 × 5,796.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,333.45x = 74,658,130.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,658,130.91/9,333.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,998.99

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