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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,383.58, 12,943.76 and 5,846.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,383.58, 12,943.76 and 5,846.11 is: 8,064.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,383.58 : 12,943.76 = 5,846.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,383.58/12,943.76 = 5,846.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,383.58x = 12,943.76 × 5,846.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,383.58x = 75,670,583.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,670,583.18/9,383.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,064.15

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