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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,383.67, 12,941.51 and 5,794.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,383.67, 12,941.51 and 5,794.29 is: 7,991.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,383.67 : 12,941.51 = 5,794.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,383.67/12,941.51 = 5,794.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,383.67x = 12,941.51 × 5,794.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,383.67x = 74,986,833.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,986,833.01/9,383.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,991.21

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