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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,412.60, 12,986.58 and 5,874.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,412.60, 12,986.58 and 5,874.52 is: 8,105.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,412.60 : 12,986.58 = 5,874.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,412.60/12,986.58 = 5,874.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,412.60x = 12,986.58 × 5,874.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,412.60x = 76,289,923.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,289,923.94/9,412.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,105.09

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