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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,391.23, 12,962.43 and 5,852.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,391.23, 12,962.43 and 5,852.34 is: 8,077.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,391.23 : 12,962.43 = 5,852.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,391.23/12,962.43 = 5,852.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,391.23x = 12,962.43 × 5,852.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,391.23x = 75,860,547.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,860,547.59/9,391.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,077.81

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