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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,380.16, 12,943.44 and 5,795.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,380.16, 12,943.44 and 5,795.91 is: 7,997.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,380.16 : 12,943.44 = 5,795.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,380.16/12,943.44 = 5,795.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,380.16x = 12,943.44 × 5,795.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,380.16x = 75,019,013.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,019,013.33/9,380.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,997.63

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