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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,293.65, 12,821.52 and 5,935.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,293.65, 12,821.52 and 5,935.59 is: 8,188.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,293.65 : 12,821.52 = 5,935.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,293.65/12,821.52 = 5,935.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,293.65x = 12,821.52 × 5,935.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,293.65x = 76,103,308.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,103,308.16/9,293.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,188.74

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