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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,411.58, 12,996.58 and 6,060.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,411.58, 12,996.58 and 6,060.10 is: 8,368.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,411.58 : 12,996.58 = 6,060.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,411.58/12,996.58 = 6,060.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,411.58x = 12,996.58 × 6,060.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,411.58x = 78,760,574.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,760,574.46/9,411.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,368.48

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