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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,416.68, 12,993.96 and 5,830

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,416.68, 12,993.96 and 5,830 is: 8,044.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,416.68 : 12,993.96 = 5,830 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,416.68/12,993.96 = 5,830/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,416.68x = 12,993.96 × 5,830
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,416.68x = 75,754,786.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,754,786.80/9,416.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,044.74

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