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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,343.44, 12,886.66 and 5,986.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,343.44, 12,886.66 and 5,986.57 is: 8,256.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,343.44 : 12,886.66 = 5,986.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,343.44/12,886.66 = 5,986.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,343.44x = 12,886.66 × 5,986.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,343.44x = 77,146,892.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,146,892.16/9,343.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,256.80

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