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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,410.10, 12,994.20 and 5,879.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,410.10, 12,994.20 and 5,879.34 is: 8,118.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,410.10 : 12,994.20 = 5,879.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,410.10/12,994.20 = 5,879.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,410.10x = 12,994.20 × 5,879.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,410.10x = 76,397,319.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,397,319.83/9,410.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,118.65

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