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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,347.25, 12,895.68 and 5,989.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,347.25, 12,895.68 and 5,989.62 is: 8,263.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,347.25 : 12,895.68 = 5,989.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,347.25/12,895.68 = 5,989.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,347.25x = 12,895.68 × 5,989.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,347.25x = 77,240,222.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,240,222.84/9,347.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,263.42

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