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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,357.08, 12,908.25 and 5,579.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,357.08, 12,908.25 and 5,579.06 is: 7,696.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,357.08 : 12,908.25 = 5,579.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,357.08/12,908.25 = 5,579.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,357.08x = 12,908.25 × 5,579.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,357.08x = 72,015,836.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,015,836.70/9,357.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,696.40

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