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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,366.76, 12,927.42 and 5,917.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,366.76, 12,927.42 and 5,917.60 is: 8,167.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,366.76 : 12,927.42 = 5,917.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,366.76/12,927.42 = 5,917.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,366.76x = 12,927.42 × 5,917.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,366.76x = 76,499,300.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,499,300.59/9,366.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,167.10

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