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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,309.41, 12,846.84 and 5,060.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,309.41, 12,846.84 and 5,060.44 is: 6,983.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,309.41 : 12,846.84 = 5,060.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,309.41/12,846.84 = 5,060.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,309.41x = 12,846.84 × 5,060.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,309.41x = 65,010,627.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,010,627.24/9,309.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,983.33

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