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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,410.53, 12,992.16 and 5,878.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,410.53, 12,992.16 and 5,878.52 is: 8,115.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,410.53 : 12,992.16 = 5,878.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,410.53/12,992.16 = 5,878.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,410.53x = 12,992.16 × 5,878.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,410.53x = 76,374,643.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,374,643.01/9,410.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,115.87

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