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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,350.40, 12,898.11 and 5,992.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,350.40, 12,898.11 and 5,992.02 is: 8,265.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,350.40 : 12,898.11 = 5,992.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,350.40/12,898.11 = 5,992.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,350.40x = 12,898.11 × 5,992.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,350.40x = 77,285,733.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,285,733.08/9,350.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,265.50

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