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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,375.14, 12,940.26 and 5,836.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,375.14, 12,940.26 and 5,836.25 is: 8,055.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,375.14 : 12,940.26 = 5,836.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,375.14/12,940.26 = 5,836.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,375.14x = 12,940.26 × 5,836.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,375.14x = 75,522,592.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,522,592.43/9,375.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,055.62

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