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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,325.34, 12,870.53 and 5,967.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,325.34, 12,870.53 and 5,967.99 is: 8,236.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,325.34 : 12,870.53 = 5,967.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,325.34/12,870.53 = 5,967.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,325.34x = 12,870.53 × 5,967.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,325.34x = 76,811,186.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,811,186.87/9,325.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,236.83

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