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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,365.26, 12,924 and 5,590.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,365.26, 12,924 and 5,590.87 is: 7,715.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,365.26 : 12,924 = 5,590.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,365.26/12,924 = 5,590.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,365.26x = 12,924 × 5,590.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,365.26x = 72,256,403.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,256,403.88/9,365.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,715.37

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