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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,184.25, 12,670.63 and 5,996.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,184.25, 12,670.63 and 5,996.53 is: 8,272.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,184.25 : 12,670.63 = 5,996.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,184.25/12,670.63 = 5,996.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,184.25x = 12,670.63 × 5,996.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,184.25x = 75,979,812.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,979,812.91/9,184.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,272.84

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