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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,385.08, 12,951.41 and 5,848.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,385.08, 12,951.41 and 5,848.30 is: 8,070.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,385.08 : 12,951.41 = 5,848.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,385.08/12,951.41 = 5,848.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,385.08x = 12,951.41 × 5,848.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,385.08x = 75,743,701.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,743,701.86/9,385.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,070.65

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