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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,405.08, 12,976.44 and 5,868.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,405.08, 12,976.44 and 5,868.86 is: 8,097.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,405.08 : 12,976.44 = 5,868.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,405.08/12,976.44 = 5,868.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,405.08x = 12,976.44 × 5,868.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,405.08x = 76,156,909.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,156,909.66/9,405.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,097.42

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