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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,395.44, 12,968.04 and 5,862.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,395.44, 12,968.04 and 5,862.76 is: 8,092.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,395.44 : 12,968.04 = 5,862.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,395.44/12,968.04 = 5,862.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,395.44x = 12,968.04 × 5,862.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,395.44x = 76,028,506.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,028,506.19/9,395.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,092.06

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