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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,406.23, 12,983.13 and 5,867.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,406.23, 12,983.13 and 5,867.34 is: 8,098.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,406.23 : 12,983.13 = 5,867.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,406.23/12,983.13 = 5,867.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,406.23x = 12,983.13 × 5,867.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,406.23x = 76,176,437.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,176,437.97/9,406.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,098.51

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