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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,292.04, 12,824.41 and 5,937.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,292.04, 12,824.41 and 5,937.09 is: 8,194.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,292.04 : 12,824.41 = 5,937.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,292.04/12,824.41 = 5,937.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,292.04x = 12,824.41 × 5,937.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,292.04x = 76,139,676.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,139,676.37/9,292.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,194.08

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