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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,307.66, 12,839.36 and 5,720.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,307.66, 12,839.36 and 5,720.12 is: 7,890.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,307.66 : 12,839.36 = 5,720.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,307.66/12,839.36 = 5,720.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,307.66x = 12,839.36 × 5,720.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,307.66x = 73,442,615.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,442,615.73/9,307.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,890.56

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