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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,365.76, 12,926.04 and 5,916.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,365.76, 12,926.04 and 5,916.60 is: 8,165.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,365.76 : 12,926.04 = 5,916.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,365.76/12,926.04 = 5,916.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,365.76x = 12,926.04 × 5,916.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,365.76x = 76,478,208.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,478,208.26/9,365.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,165.72

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