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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,349.43, 12,892.37 and 5,986.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,349.43, 12,892.37 and 5,986.91 is: 8,255.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,349.43 : 12,892.37 = 5,986.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,349.43/12,892.37 = 5,986.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,349.43x = 12,892.37 × 5,986.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,349.43x = 77,185,461.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,185,461.17/9,349.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,255.64

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