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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,347.19, 12,901.34 and 5,997.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,347.19, 12,901.34 and 5,997.94 is: 8,278.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,347.19 : 12,901.34 = 5,997.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,347.19/12,901.34 = 5,997.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,347.19x = 12,901.34 × 5,997.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,347.19x = 77,381,463.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,381,463.24/9,347.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,278.58

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