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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,368.28, 12,923.87 and 5,780.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,368.28, 12,923.87 and 5,780.24 is: 7,974.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,368.28 : 12,923.87 = 5,780.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,368.28/12,923.87 = 5,780.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,368.28x = 12,923.87 × 5,780.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,368.28x = 74,702,976.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,702,976.81/9,368.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,974.03

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