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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,410.02, 12,991.46 and 5,878.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,410.02, 12,991.46 and 5,878.02 is: 8,115.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,410.02 : 12,991.46 = 5,878.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,410.02/12,991.46 = 5,878.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,410.02x = 12,991.46 × 5,878.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,410.02x = 76,364,057.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,364,057.56/9,410.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,115.18

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