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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,356.66, 12,916.86 and 5,821.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,356.66, 12,916.86 and 5,821.02 is: 8,035.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,356.66 : 12,916.86 = 5,821.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,356.66/12,916.86 = 5,821.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,356.66x = 12,916.86 × 5,821.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,356.66x = 75,189,300.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,189,300.40/9,356.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,035.91

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