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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,357.72, 12,914.40 and 5,821.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,357.72, 12,914.40 and 5,821.46 is: 8,034.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,357.72 : 12,914.40 = 5,821.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,357.72/12,914.40 = 5,821.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,357.72x = 12,914.40 × 5,821.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,357.72x = 75,180,663.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,180,663.02/9,357.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,034.08

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