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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,392.14, 12,963.72 and 5,853.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,392.14, 12,963.72 and 5,853.25 is: 8,079.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,392.14 : 12,963.72 = 5,853.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,392.14/12,963.72 = 5,853.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,392.14x = 12,963.72 × 5,853.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,392.14x = 75,879,894.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,879,894.09/9,392.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,079.08

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