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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,416.86, 12,996.25 and 5,832.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,416.86, 12,996.25 and 5,832.61 is: 8,049.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,416.86 : 12,996.25 = 5,832.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,416.86/12,996.25 = 5,832.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,416.86x = 12,996.25 × 5,832.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,416.86x = 75,802,010.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,802,010.64/9,416.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,049.61

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