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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,416.03, 12,988.55 and 6,057.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,416.03, 12,988.55 and 6,057.77 is: 8,356.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,416.03 : 12,988.55 = 6,057.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,416.03/12,988.55 = 6,057.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,416.03x = 12,988.55 × 6,057.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,416.03x = 78,681,598.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,681,598.74/9,416.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,356.14

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