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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,410.04, 12,982.68 and 5,871.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,410.04, 12,982.68 and 5,871.96 is: 8,101.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,410.04 : 12,982.68 = 5,871.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,410.04/12,982.68 = 5,871.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,410.04x = 12,982.68 × 5,871.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,410.04x = 76,233,777.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,233,777.65/9,410.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,101.32

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