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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,389.66, 12,957.73 and 5,852.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,389.66, 12,957.73 and 5,852.87 is: 8,076.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,389.66 : 12,957.73 = 5,852.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,389.66/12,957.73 = 5,852.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,389.66x = 12,957.73 × 5,852.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,389.66x = 75,839,829.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,839,829.76/9,389.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,076.96

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