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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,343.88, 12,898.00 and 5,759.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,343.88, 12,898.00 and 5,759.43 is: 7,950.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,343.88 : 12,898.00 = 5,759.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,343.88/12,898.00 = 5,759.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,343.88x = 12,898.00 × 5,759.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,343.88x = 74,285,086.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,285,086.97/9,343.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,950.13

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