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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,353.84, 12,908.30 and 5,817.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,353.84, 12,908.30 and 5,817.02 is: 8,027.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,353.84 : 12,908.30 = 5,817.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,353.84/12,908.30 = 5,817.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,353.84x = 12,908.30 × 5,817.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,353.84x = 75,087,745.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,087,745.64/9,353.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,027.48

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