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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,348.85, 12,898.17 and 5,993.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,348.85, 12,898.17 and 5,993.51 is: 8,268.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,348.85 : 12,898.17 = 5,993.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,348.85/12,898.17 = 5,993.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,348.85x = 12,898.17 × 5,993.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,348.85x = 77,305,310.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,305,310.88/9,348.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,268.96

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