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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,328.73, 12,867.98 and 5,970.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,328.73, 12,867.98 and 5,970.35 is: 8,235.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,328.73 : 12,867.98 = 5,970.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,328.73/12,867.98 = 5,970.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,328.73x = 12,867.98 × 5,970.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,328.73x = 76,826,250.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,826,250.20/9,328.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,235.45

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