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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,368.19, 12,934.08 and 5,836.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,368.19, 12,934.08 and 5,836.59 is: 8,058.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,368.19 : 12,934.08 = 5,836.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,368.19/12,934.08 = 5,836.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,368.19x = 12,934.08 × 5,836.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,368.19x = 75,490,921.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,490,921.99/9,368.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,058.22

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