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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,366.14, 12,927.84 and 5,827.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,366.14, 12,927.84 and 5,827.26 is: 8,043.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,366.14 : 12,927.84 = 5,827.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,366.14/12,927.84 = 5,827.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,366.14x = 12,927.84 × 5,827.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,366.14x = 75,333,884.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,333,884.92/9,366.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,043.22

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