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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,355.82, 12,907.72 and 6,000.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,355.82, 12,907.72 and 6,000.44 is: 8,278.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,355.82 : 12,907.72 = 6,000.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,355.82/12,907.72 = 6,000.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,355.82x = 12,907.72 × 6,000.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,355.82x = 77,451,999.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,451,999.40/9,355.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,278.48

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