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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,346.59, 12,888.38 and 5,989.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,346.59, 12,888.38 and 5,989.55 is: 8,259.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,346.59 : 12,888.38 = 5,989.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,346.59/12,888.38 = 5,989.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,346.59x = 12,888.38 × 5,989.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,346.59x = 77,195,502.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,195,502.04/9,346.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,259.22

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