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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,332.24, 12,872.97 and 5,973.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,332.24, 12,872.97 and 5,973.80 is: 8,240.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,332.24 : 12,872.97 = 5,973.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,332.24/12,872.97 = 5,973.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,332.24x = 12,872.97 × 5,973.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,332.24x = 76,900,483.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,900,483.82/9,332.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,240.31

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