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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,369.36, 12,924.36 and 5,829.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,369.36, 12,924.36 and 5,829.84 is: 8,041.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,369.36 : 12,924.36 = 5,829.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,369.36/12,924.36 = 5,829.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,369.36x = 12,924.36 × 5,829.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,369.36x = 75,346,950.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,346,950.90/9,369.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,041.85

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