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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,416.53, 12,989.24 and 6,058.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,416.53, 12,989.24 and 6,058.27 is: 8,356.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,416.53 : 12,989.24 = 6,058.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,416.53/12,989.24 = 6,058.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,416.53x = 12,989.24 × 6,058.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,416.53x = 78,692,258.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,692,258.07/9,416.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,356.83

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