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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,307.51, 12,847.35 and 5,959.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,307.51, 12,847.35 and 5,959.34 is: 8,225.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,307.51 : 12,847.35 = 5,959.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,307.51/12,847.35 = 5,959.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,307.51x = 12,847.35 × 5,959.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,307.51x = 76,561,662.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,561,662.51/9,307.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,225.80

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