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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,343.08, 12,892.68 and 5,805.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,343.08, 12,892.68 and 5,805.60 is: 8,011.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,343.08 : 12,892.68 = 5,805.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,343.08/12,892.68 = 5,805.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,343.08x = 12,892.68 × 5,805.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,343.08x = 74,849,743.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,849,743.01/9,343.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,011.25

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