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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,376.51, 12,945.20 and 5,844.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,376.51, 12,945.20 and 5,844.50 is: 8,068.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,376.51 : 12,945.20 = 5,844.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,376.51/12,945.20 = 5,844.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,376.51x = 12,945.20 × 5,844.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,376.51x = 75,658,224.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,658,224.54/9,376.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,068.91

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