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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,362.30, 12,908.29 and 5,999.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,362.30, 12,908.29 and 5,999.58 is: 8,271.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,362.30 : 12,908.29 = 5,999.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,362.30/12,908.29 = 5,999.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,362.30x = 12,908.29 × 5,999.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,362.30x = 77,444,318.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,444,318.52/9,362.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,271.93

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