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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,307.35, 12,847.14 and 5,959.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,307.35, 12,847.14 and 5,959.18 is: 8,225.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,307.35 : 12,847.14 = 5,959.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,307.35/12,847.14 = 5,959.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,307.35x = 12,847.14 × 5,959.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,307.35x = 76,558,389.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,558,389.95/9,307.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,225.58

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