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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,348.35, 12,897.48 and 5,993.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,348.35, 12,897.48 and 5,993.02 is: 8,268.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,348.35 : 12,897.48 = 5,993.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,348.35/12,897.48 = 5,993.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,348.35x = 12,897.48 × 5,993.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,348.35x = 77,294,791.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,294,791.10/9,348.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,268.28

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