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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,304.33, 12,830.12 and 5,947.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,304.33, 12,830.12 and 5,947.29 is: 8,200.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,304.33 : 12,830.12 = 5,947.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,304.33/12,830.12 = 5,947.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,304.33x = 12,830.12 × 5,947.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,304.33x = 76,304,444.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,304,444.37/9,304.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,200.96

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