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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,357.08, 12,909.44 and 6,001.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,357.08, 12,909.44 and 6,001.70 is: 8,280.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,357.08 : 12,909.44 = 6,001.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,357.08/12,909.44 = 6,001.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,357.08x = 12,909.44 × 6,001.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,357.08x = 77,478,536.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,478,536.51/9,357.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,280.21

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