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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,348.48, 12,897.66 and 5,993.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,348.48, 12,897.66 and 5,993.14 is: 8,268.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,348.48 : 12,897.66 = 5,993.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,348.48/12,897.66 = 5,993.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,348.48x = 12,897.66 × 5,993.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,348.48x = 77,297,482.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,297,482.05/9,348.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,268.45

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