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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,335.82, 12,882.21 and 5,978.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,335.82, 12,882.21 and 5,978.94 is: 8,250.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,335.82 : 12,882.21 = 5,978.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,335.82/12,882.21 = 5,978.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,335.82x = 12,882.21 × 5,978.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,335.82x = 77,021,960.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,021,960.66/9,335.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,250.15

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