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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,419.96, 12,998.94 and 5,882.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,419.96, 12,998.94 and 5,882.96 is: 8,118.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,419.96 : 12,998.94 = 5,882.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,419.96/12,998.94 = 5,882.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,419.96x = 12,998.94 × 5,882.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,419.96x = 76,472,244.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,472,244.06/9,419.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,118.11

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