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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,359.40, 12,910.56 and 6,001.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,359.40, 12,910.56 and 6,001.04 is: 8,277.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,359.40 : 12,910.56 = 6,001.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,359.40/12,910.56 = 6,001.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,359.40x = 12,910.56 × 6,001.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,359.40x = 77,476,786.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,476,786.98/9,359.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,277.97

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