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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,348.24, 12,901.97 and 5,994.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,348.24, 12,901.97 and 5,994.84 is: 8,273.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,348.24 : 12,901.97 = 5,994.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,348.24/12,901.97 = 5,994.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,348.24x = 12,901.97 × 5,994.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,348.24x = 77,345,245.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,345,245.83/9,348.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,273.78

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