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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,359.59, 12,919.09 and 5,775.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,359.59, 12,919.09 and 5,775.64 is: 7,972.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,359.59 : 12,919.09 = 5,775.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,359.59/12,919.09 = 5,775.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,359.59x = 12,919.09 × 5,775.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,359.59x = 74,616,013.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,616,013.40/9,359.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,972.15

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