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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,416.26, 12,996.96 and 5,877.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,416.26, 12,996.96 and 5,877.34 is: 8,112.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,416.26 : 12,996.96 = 5,877.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,416.26/12,996.96 = 5,877.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,416.26x = 12,996.96 × 5,877.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,416.26x = 76,387,552.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,387,552.89/9,416.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,112.30

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