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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,362.89, 12,918.29 and 5,584.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,362.89, 12,918.29 and 5,584.34 is: 7,704.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,362.89 : 12,918.29 = 5,584.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,362.89/12,918.29 = 5,584.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,362.89x = 12,918.29 × 5,584.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,362.89x = 72,140,127.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,140,127.95/9,362.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,704.90

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