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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,360.48, 12,916.62 and 5,823.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,360.48, 12,916.62 and 5,823.48 is: 8,035.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,360.48 : 12,916.62 = 5,823.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,360.48/12,916.62 = 5,823.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,360.48x = 12,916.62 × 5,823.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,360.48x = 75,219,678.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,219,678.24/9,360.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,035.88

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