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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,350.24, 12,904.73 and 5,996.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,350.24, 12,904.73 and 5,996.84 is: 8,276.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,350.24 : 12,904.73 = 5,996.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,350.24/12,904.73 = 5,996.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,350.24x = 12,904.73 × 5,996.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,350.24x = 77,387,601.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,387,601.05/9,350.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,276.54

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