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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,364.41, 12,918.83 and 5,636.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,364.41, 12,918.83 and 5,636.25 is: 7,775.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,364.41 : 12,918.83 = 5,636.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,364.41/12,918.83 = 5,636.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,364.41x = 12,918.83 × 5,636.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,364.41x = 72,813,727.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,813,727.41/9,364.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,775.58

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