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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,354.61, 12,910.61 and 5,951.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,354.61, 12,910.61 and 5,951.94 is: 8,214.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,354.61 : 12,910.61 = 5,951.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,354.61/12,910.61 = 5,951.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,354.61x = 12,910.61 × 5,951.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,354.61x = 76,843,176.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,843,176.08/9,354.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,214.47

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