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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,357.68, 12,912.72 and 5,818.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,357.68, 12,912.72 and 5,818.16 is: 8,028.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,357.68 : 12,912.72 = 5,818.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,357.68/12,912.72 = 5,818.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,357.68x = 12,912.72 × 5,818.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,357.68x = 75,128,271.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,128,271.00/9,357.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,028.51

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