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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,368.04, 12,926.72 and 5,832.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,368.04, 12,926.72 and 5,832.38 is: 8,047.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,368.04 : 12,926.72 = 5,832.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,368.04/12,926.72 = 5,832.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,368.04x = 12,926.72 × 5,832.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,368.04x = 75,393,543.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,393,543.19/9,368.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,047.95

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