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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,307.08, 12,844.44 and 5,952.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,307.08, 12,844.44 and 5,952.96 is: 8,215.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,307.08 : 12,844.44 = 5,952.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,307.08/12,844.44 = 5,952.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,307.08x = 12,844.44 × 5,952.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,307.08x = 76,462,437.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,462,437.54/9,307.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,215.51

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