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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,375.78, 12,936.40 and 5,600.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,375.78, 12,936.40 and 5,600.16 is: 7,726.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,375.78 : 12,936.40 = 5,600.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,375.78/12,936.40 = 5,600.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,375.78x = 12,936.40 × 5,600.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,375.78x = 72,445,909.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,445,909.82/9,375.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,726.92

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