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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,310.14, 12,846.51 and 5,955.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,310.14, 12,846.51 and 5,955.90 is: 8,218.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,310.14 : 12,846.51 = 5,955.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,310.14/12,846.51 = 5,955.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,310.14x = 12,846.51 × 5,955.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,310.14x = 76,512,528.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,512,528.91/9,310.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,218.19

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