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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,348.20, 12,897.22 and 5,992.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,348.20, 12,897.22 and 5,992.87 is: 8,268.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,348.20 : 12,897.22 = 5,992.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,348.20/12,897.22 = 5,992.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,348.20x = 12,897.22 × 5,992.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,348.20x = 77,291,362.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,291,362.82/9,348.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,268.05

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