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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,360.21, 12,916.57 and 5,823.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,360.21, 12,916.57 and 5,823.39 is: 8,035.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,360.21 : 12,916.57 = 5,823.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,360.21/12,916.57 = 5,823.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,360.21x = 12,916.57 × 5,823.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,360.21x = 75,218,224.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,218,224.57/9,360.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,035.95

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