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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,368.60, 12,932.88 and 5,967.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,368.60, 12,932.88 and 5,967.08 is: 8,237.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,368.60 : 12,932.88 = 5,967.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,368.60/12,932.88 = 5,967.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,368.60x = 12,932.88 × 5,967.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,368.60x = 77,171,529.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,171,529.59/9,368.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,237.25

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