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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,349.96, 12,901.06 and 5,948.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,349.96, 12,901.06 and 5,948.32 is: 8,207.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,349.96 : 12,901.06 = 5,948.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,349.96/12,901.06 = 5,948.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,349.96x = 12,901.06 × 5,948.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,349.96x = 76,739,597.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,739,597.01/9,349.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,207.48

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