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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,204.08, 12,696.36 and 5,841.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,204.08, 12,696.36 and 5,841.20 is: 8,057.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,204.08 : 12,696.36 = 5,841.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,204.08/12,696.36 = 5,841.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,204.08x = 12,696.36 × 5,841.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,204.08x = 74,161,978.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,161,978.03/9,204.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,057.51

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