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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,383.56, 12,946.02 and 5,843.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,383.56, 12,946.02 and 5,843.84 is: 8,062.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,383.56 : 12,946.02 = 5,843.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,383.56/12,946.02 = 5,843.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,383.56x = 12,946.02 × 5,843.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,383.56x = 75,654,469.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,654,469.52/9,383.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,062.45

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