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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,416.76, 12,999.60 and 5,885.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,416.76, 12,999.60 and 5,885.16 is: 8,124.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,416.76 : 12,999.60 = 5,885.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,416.76/12,999.60 = 5,885.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,416.76x = 12,999.60 × 5,885.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,416.76x = 76,504,725.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,504,725.94/9,416.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,124.32

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