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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,297.14, 12,825.30 and 5,936.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,297.14, 12,825.30 and 5,936.42 is: 8,189.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,297.14 : 12,825.30 = 5,936.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,297.14/12,825.30 = 5,936.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,297.14x = 12,825.30 × 5,936.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,297.14x = 76,136,367.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,136,367.43/9,297.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,189.22

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