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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,401.73, 12,976.92 and 5,862.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,401.73, 12,976.92 and 5,862.84 is: 8,092.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,401.73 : 12,976.92 = 5,862.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,401.73/12,976.92 = 5,862.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,401.73x = 12,976.92 × 5,862.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,401.73x = 76,081,605.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,081,605.65/9,401.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,092.30

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