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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,395.83, 12,965.30 and 5,618.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,395.83, 12,965.30 and 5,618.24 is: 7,752.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,395.83 : 12,965.30 = 5,618.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,395.83/12,965.30 = 5,618.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,395.83x = 12,965.30 × 5,618.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,395.83x = 72,842,167.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,842,167.07/9,395.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,752.61

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