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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,417.98, 12,996.90 and 5,883.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,417.98, 12,996.90 and 5,883.24 is: 8,118.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,417.98 : 12,996.90 = 5,883.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,417.98/12,996.90 = 5,883.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,417.98x = 12,996.90 × 5,883.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,417.98x = 76,463,881.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,463,881.96/9,417.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,118.93

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