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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,308.70, 12,846.07 and 5,059.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,308.70, 12,846.07 and 5,059.77 is: 6,982.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,308.70 : 12,846.07 = 5,059.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,308.70/12,846.07 = 5,059.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,308.70x = 12,846.07 × 5,059.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,308.70x = 64,998,159.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,998,159.60/9,308.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,982.52

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