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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,303.60, 12,837.52 and 5,949.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,303.60, 12,837.52 and 5,949.40 is: 8,209.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,303.60 : 12,837.52 = 5,949.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,303.60/12,837.52 = 5,949.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,303.60x = 12,837.52 × 5,949.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,303.60x = 76,375,541.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,375,541.49/9,303.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,209.25

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