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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,348.24, 12,905.24 and 5,812.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,348.24, 12,905.24 and 5,812.60 is: 8,024.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,348.24 : 12,905.24 = 5,812.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,348.24/12,905.24 = 5,812.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,348.24x = 12,905.24 × 5,812.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,348.24x = 75,012,998.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,012,998.02/9,348.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,024.29

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