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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,362.53, 12,921.05 and 5,826.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,362.53, 12,921.05 and 5,826.27 is: 8,040.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,362.53 : 12,921.05 = 5,826.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,362.53/12,921.05 = 5,826.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,362.53x = 12,921.05 × 5,826.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,362.53x = 75,281,496.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,281,496.85/9,362.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,040.72

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