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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,364.02, 12,924.03 and 5,587.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,364.02, 12,924.03 and 5,587.44 is: 7,711.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,364.02 : 12,924.03 = 5,587.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,364.02/12,924.03 = 5,587.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,364.02x = 12,924.03 × 5,587.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,364.02x = 72,212,242.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,212,242.18/9,364.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,711.67

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