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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,329.38, 12,868.44 and 5,792.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,329.38, 12,868.44 and 5,792.36 is: 7,989.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,329.38 : 12,868.44 = 5,792.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,329.38/12,868.44 = 5,792.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,329.38x = 12,868.44 × 5,792.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,329.38x = 74,538,672.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,538,672.31/9,329.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,989.67

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