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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,417.48, 12,996.21 and 5,882.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,417.48, 12,996.21 and 5,882.73 is: 8,118.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,417.48 : 12,996.21 = 5,882.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,417.48/12,996.21 = 5,882.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,417.48x = 12,996.21 × 5,882.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,417.48x = 76,453,194.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,453,194.45/9,417.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,118.22

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