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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,349.24, 12,903.35 and 5,995.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,349.24, 12,903.35 and 5,995.84 is: 8,275.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,349.24 : 12,903.35 = 5,995.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,349.24/12,903.35 = 5,995.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,349.24x = 12,903.35 × 5,995.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,349.24x = 77,366,422.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,366,422.06/9,349.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,275.16

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