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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,360.30, 12,905.53 and 5,997.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,360.30, 12,905.53 and 5,997.58 is: 8,269.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,360.30 : 12,905.53 = 5,997.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,360.30/12,905.53 = 5,997.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,360.30x = 12,905.53 × 5,997.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,360.30x = 77,401,948.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,401,948.62/9,360.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,269.17

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