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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,410.93, 12,986.89 and 5,824.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,410.93, 12,986.89 and 5,824.94 is: 8,038.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,410.93 : 12,986.89 = 5,824.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,410.93/12,986.89 = 5,824.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,410.93x = 12,986.89 × 5,824.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,410.93x = 75,647,775.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,647,775.54/9,410.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,038.29

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