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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,341.06, 12,890.67 and 5,804.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,341.06, 12,890.67 and 5,804.27 is: 8,009.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,341.06 : 12,890.67 = 5,804.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,341.06/12,890.67 = 5,804.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,341.06x = 12,890.67 × 5,804.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,341.06x = 74,820,961.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,820,961.39/9,341.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,009.90

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