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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,358.46, 12,916.08 and 5,822.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,358.46, 12,916.08 and 5,822.80 is: 8,036.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,358.46 : 12,916.08 = 5,822.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,358.46/12,916.08 = 5,822.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,358.46x = 12,916.08 × 5,822.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,358.46x = 75,207,750.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,207,750.62/9,358.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,036.34

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