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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,184.84, 12,671.46 and 5,997.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,184.84, 12,671.46 and 5,997.13 is: 8,273.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,184.84 : 12,671.46 = 5,997.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,184.84/12,671.46 = 5,997.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,184.84x = 12,671.46 × 5,997.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,184.84x = 75,992,392.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,992,392.91/9,184.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,273.68

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