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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,415.68, 12,992.58 and 5,829

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,415.68, 12,992.58 and 5,829 is: 8,043.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,415.68 : 12,992.58 = 5,829 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,415.68/12,992.58 = 5,829/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,415.68x = 12,992.58 × 5,829
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,415.68x = 75,733,748.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,733,748.82/9,415.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,043.36

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