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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,385.64, 12,943.38 and 5,846.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,385.64, 12,943.38 and 5,846.36 is: 8,062.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,385.64 : 12,943.38 = 5,846.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,385.64/12,943.38 = 5,846.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,385.64x = 12,943.38 × 5,846.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,385.64x = 75,671,659.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,671,659.10/9,385.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,062.49

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