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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,391.98, 12,965.58 and 5,856.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,391.98, 12,965.58 and 5,856.30 is: 8,084.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,391.98 : 12,965.58 = 5,856.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,391.98/12,965.58 = 5,856.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,391.98x = 12,965.58 × 5,856.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,391.98x = 75,930,326.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,930,326.15/9,391.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,084.59

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