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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,348.71, 12,897.92 and 5,993.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,348.71, 12,897.92 and 5,993.37 is: 8,268.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,348.71 : 12,897.92 = 5,993.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,348.71/12,897.92 = 5,993.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,348.71x = 12,897.92 × 5,993.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,348.71x = 77,301,976.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,301,976.82/9,348.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,268.74

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