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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,409.88, 12,983.01 and 5,876.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,409.88, 12,983.01 and 5,876.66 is: 8,108.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,409.88 : 12,983.01 = 5,876.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,409.88/12,983.01 = 5,876.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,409.88x = 12,983.01 × 5,876.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,409.88x = 76,296,735.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,296,735.55/9,409.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,108.15

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