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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,391.14, 12,962.34 and 5,852.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,391.14, 12,962.34 and 5,852.25 is: 8,077.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,391.14 : 12,962.34 = 5,852.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,391.14/12,962.34 = 5,852.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,391.14x = 12,962.34 × 5,852.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,391.14x = 75,858,854.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,858,854.27/9,391.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,077.70

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