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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,349.71, 12,899.29 and 5,994.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,349.71, 12,899.29 and 5,994.37 is: 8,270.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,349.71 : 12,899.29 = 5,994.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,349.71/12,899.29 = 5,994.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,349.71x = 12,899.29 × 5,994.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,349.71x = 77,323,117.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,323,117.00/9,349.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,270.11

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