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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,335.44, 12,881.12 and 5,799.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,335.44, 12,881.12 and 5,799.52 is: 8,002.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,335.44 : 12,881.12 = 5,799.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,335.44/12,881.12 = 5,799.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,335.44x = 12,881.12 × 5,799.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,335.44x = 74,704,313.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,704,313.06/9,335.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,002.23

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