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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,332.84, 12,873.67 and 5,974.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,332.84, 12,873.67 and 5,974.47 is: 8,241.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,332.84 : 12,873.67 = 5,974.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,332.84/12,873.67 = 5,974.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,332.84x = 12,873.67 × 5,974.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,332.84x = 76,913,340.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,913,340.27/9,332.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,241.15

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