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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,390.72, 12,957.16 and 5,989.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,390.72, 12,957.16 and 5,989.02 is: 8,263.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,390.72 : 12,957.16 = 5,989.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,390.72/12,957.16 = 5,989.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,390.72x = 12,957.16 × 5,989.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,390.72x = 77,600,690.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,600,690.38/9,390.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,263.55

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