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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,386.73, 12,951.43 and 5,847.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,386.73, 12,951.43 and 5,847.44 is: 8,068.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,386.73 : 12,951.43 = 5,847.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,386.73/12,951.43 = 5,847.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,386.73x = 12,951.43 × 5,847.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,386.73x = 75,732,630.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,732,630.46/9,386.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,068.05

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