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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,392.07, 12,961.07 and 5,855.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,392.07, 12,961.07 and 5,855.30 is: 8,080.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,392.07 : 12,961.07 = 5,855.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,392.07/12,961.07 = 5,855.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,392.07x = 12,961.07 × 5,855.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,392.07x = 75,890,953.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,890,953.17/9,392.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,080.32

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