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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,391.95, 12,955.33 and 5,854.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,391.95, 12,955.33 and 5,854.47 is: 8,075.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,391.95 : 12,955.33 = 5,854.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,391.95/12,955.33 = 5,854.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,391.95x = 12,955.33 × 5,854.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,391.95x = 75,846,561.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,846,561.55/9,391.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,075.70

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