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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,335.28, 12,877.25 and 5,976.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,335.28, 12,877.25 and 5,976.88 is: 8,244.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,335.28 : 12,877.25 = 5,976.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,335.28/12,877.25 = 5,976.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,335.28x = 12,877.25 × 5,976.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,335.28x = 76,965,777.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,965,777.98/9,335.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,244.61

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