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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,414.72, 12,998.34 and 6,058.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,414.72, 12,998.34 and 6,058.98 is: 8,365.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,414.72 : 12,998.34 = 6,058.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,414.72/12,998.34 = 6,058.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,414.72x = 12,998.34 × 6,058.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,414.72x = 78,756,682.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,756,682.09/9,414.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,365.27

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