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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,412.32, 12,986.80 and 6,056.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,412.32, 12,986.80 and 6,056.24 is: 8,356.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,412.32 : 12,986.80 = 6,056.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,412.32/12,986.80 = 6,056.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,412.32x = 12,986.80 × 6,056.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,412.32x = 78,651,177.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,651,177.63/9,412.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,356.19

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