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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,405.92, 12,983.10 and 5,822.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,405.92, 12,983.10 and 5,822.12 is: 8,036.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,405.92 : 12,983.10 = 5,822.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,405.92/12,983.10 = 5,822.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,405.92x = 12,983.10 × 5,822.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,405.92x = 75,589,166.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,589,166.17/9,405.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,036.34

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