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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,363.58, 12,919.83 and 5,961.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,363.58, 12,919.83 and 5,961.95 is: 8,226.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,363.58 : 12,919.83 = 5,961.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,363.58/12,919.83 = 5,961.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,363.58x = 12,919.83 × 5,961.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,363.58x = 77,027,380.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,027,380.47/9,363.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,226.28

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