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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,376.83, 12,940.47 and 5,841.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,376.83, 12,940.47 and 5,841.18 is: 8,061.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,376.83 : 12,940.47 = 5,841.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,376.83/12,940.47 = 5,841.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,376.83x = 12,940.47 × 5,841.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,376.83x = 75,587,614.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,587,614.55/9,376.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,061.11

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