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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,399.92, 12,966.35 and 5,816.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,399.92, 12,966.35 and 5,816.27 is: 8,023.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,399.92 : 12,966.35 = 5,816.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,399.92/12,966.35 = 5,816.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,399.92x = 12,966.35 × 5,816.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,399.92x = 75,415,795.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,415,795.85/9,399.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,023.03

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