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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,979.83, 9,012.26 and 5,979.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,979.83, 9,012.26 and 5,979.83 is: 9,012.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,979.83 : 9,012.26 = 5,979.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,979.83/9,012.26 = 5,979.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,979.83x = 9,012.26 × 5,979.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,979.83x = 53,891,752.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,891,752.60/5,979.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,012.26

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