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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,383.73, 12,952.08 and 5,844.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,383.73, 12,952.08 and 5,844.84 is: 8,067.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,383.73 : 12,952.08 = 5,844.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,383.73/12,952.08 = 5,844.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,383.73x = 12,952.08 × 5,844.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,383.73x = 75,702,835.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,702,835.27/9,383.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,067.46

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