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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,350.60, 12,908.50 and 5,814.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,350.60, 12,908.50 and 5,814.95 is: 8,027.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,350.60 : 12,908.50 = 5,814.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,350.60/12,908.50 = 5,814.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,350.60x = 12,908.50 × 5,814.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,350.60x = 75,062,203.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,062,203.00/9,350.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,027.53

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