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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,306.08, 12,839.16 and 5,950.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,306.08, 12,839.16 and 5,950.86 is: 8,210.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,306.08 : 12,839.16 = 5,950.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,306.08/12,839.16 = 5,950.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,306.08x = 12,839.16 × 5,950.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,306.08x = 76,404,043.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,404,043.68/9,306.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,210.12

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