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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,331.47, 12,871.37 and 5,968.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,331.47, 12,871.37 and 5,968.96 is: 8,233.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,331.47 : 12,871.37 = 5,968.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,331.47/12,871.37 = 5,968.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,331.47x = 12,871.37 × 5,968.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,331.47x = 76,828,675.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,828,675.42/9,331.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,233.29

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