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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,335.08, 12,881.64 and 5,797.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,335.08, 12,881.64 and 5,797.60 is: 8,000.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,335.08 : 12,881.64 = 5,797.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,335.08/12,881.64 = 5,797.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,335.08x = 12,881.64 × 5,797.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,335.08x = 74,682,596.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,682,596.06/9,335.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,000.21

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