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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,184.75, 12,671.32 and 5,997.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,184.75, 12,671.32 and 5,997.03 is: 8,273.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,184.75 : 12,671.32 = 5,997.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,184.75/12,671.32 = 5,997.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,184.75x = 12,671.32 × 5,997.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,184.75x = 75,990,286.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,990,286.18/9,184.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,273.53

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