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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,415.26, 12,995.58 and 5,876.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,415.26, 12,995.58 and 5,876.34 is: 8,110.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,415.26 : 12,995.58 = 5,876.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,415.26/12,995.58 = 5,876.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,415.26x = 12,995.58 × 5,876.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,415.26x = 76,366,446.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,366,446.58/9,415.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,110.92

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