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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,365.68, 12,924.26 and 5,589.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,365.68, 12,924.26 and 5,589.46 is: 7,713.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,365.68 : 12,924.26 = 5,589.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,365.68/12,924.26 = 5,589.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,365.68x = 12,924.26 × 5,589.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,365.68x = 72,239,570.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,239,570.77/9,365.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,713.23

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