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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,355.92, 12,912.63 and 5,820.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,355.92, 12,912.63 and 5,820.30 is: 8,032.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,355.92 : 12,912.63 = 5,820.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,355.92/12,912.63 = 5,820.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,355.92x = 12,912.63 × 5,820.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,355.92x = 75,155,380.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,155,380.39/9,355.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,032.92

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