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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,376.60, 12,941.28 and 5,599.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,376.60, 12,941.28 and 5,599.96 is: 7,728.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,376.60 : 12,941.28 = 5,599.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,376.60/12,941.28 = 5,599.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,376.60x = 12,941.28 × 5,599.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,376.60x = 72,470,650.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,470,650.35/9,376.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,728.88

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