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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,385.84, 12,949.92 and 5,607.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,385.84, 12,949.92 and 5,607.33 is: 7,736.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,385.84 : 12,949.92 = 5,607.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,385.84/12,949.92 = 5,607.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,385.84x = 12,949.92 × 5,607.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,385.84x = 72,614,474.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,614,474.91/9,385.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,736.60

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