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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,321.58, 12,858.14 and 5,963.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,321.58, 12,858.14 and 5,963.22 is: 8,225.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,321.58 : 12,858.14 = 5,963.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,321.58/12,858.14 = 5,963.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,321.58x = 12,858.14 × 5,963.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,321.58x = 76,675,932.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,675,932.52/9,321.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,225.64

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