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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,357.92, 12,913.60 and 5,631.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,357.92, 12,913.60 and 5,631.20 is: 7,770.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,357.92 : 12,913.60 = 5,631.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,357.92/12,913.60 = 5,631.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,357.92x = 12,913.60 × 5,631.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,357.92x = 72,719,064.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,719,064.32/9,357.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,770.86

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