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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,353.61, 12,909.23 and 5,950.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,353.61, 12,909.23 and 5,950.94 is: 8,213.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,353.61 : 12,909.23 = 5,950.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,353.61/12,909.23 = 5,950.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,353.61x = 12,909.23 × 5,950.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,353.61x = 76,821,958.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,821,958.88/9,353.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,213.08

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