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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,377.51, 12,946.58 and 5,845.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,377.51, 12,946.58 and 5,845.50 is: 8,070.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,377.51 : 12,946.58 = 5,845.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,377.51/12,946.58 = 5,845.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,377.51x = 12,946.58 × 5,845.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,377.51x = 75,679,233.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,679,233.39/9,377.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,070.29

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