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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,353.24, 12,908.88 and 5,999.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,353.24, 12,908.88 and 5,999.84 is: 8,280.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,353.24 : 12,908.88 = 5,999.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,353.24/12,908.88 = 5,999.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,353.24x = 12,908.88 × 5,999.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,353.24x = 77,451,214.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,451,214.58/9,353.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,280.68

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