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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,307.67, 12,844.65 and 5,058.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,307.67, 12,844.65 and 5,058.73 is: 6,981.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,307.67 : 12,844.65 = 5,058.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,307.67/12,844.65 = 5,058.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,307.67x = 12,844.65 × 5,058.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,307.67x = 64,977,651.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,977,651.32/9,307.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,981.09

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