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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,178.73, 12,274.30 and 5,993.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,178.73, 12,274.30 and 5,993.17 is: 8,994.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,178.73 : 12,274.30 = 5,993.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,178.73/12,274.30 = 5,993.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,178.73x = 12,274.30 × 5,993.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,178.73x = 73,561,966.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,561,966.53/8,178.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,994.30

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