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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,358.07, 12,918.29 and 5,823.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,358.07, 12,918.29 and 5,823.63 is: 8,039.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,358.07 : 12,918.29 = 5,823.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,358.07/12,918.29 = 5,823.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,358.07x = 12,918.29 × 5,823.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,358.07x = 75,231,312.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,231,312.07/9,358.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,039.20

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