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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,331.03, 12,858.93 and 5,967.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,331.03, 12,858.93 and 5,967.98 is: 8,224.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,331.03 : 12,858.93 = 5,967.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,331.03/12,858.93 = 5,967.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,331.03x = 12,858.93 × 5,967.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,331.03x = 76,741,869.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,741,869.21/9,331.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,224.37

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