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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,377.16, 12,943.04 and 5,838.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,377.16, 12,943.04 and 5,838.28 is: 8,058.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,377.16 : 12,943.04 = 5,838.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,377.16/12,943.04 = 5,838.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,377.16x = 12,943.04 × 5,838.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,377.16x = 75,565,091.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,565,091.57/9,377.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,058.42

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