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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,407.47, 12,971.66 and 5,999.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,407.47, 12,971.66 and 5,999.93 is: 8,273.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,407.47 : 12,971.66 = 5,999.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,407.47/12,971.66 = 5,999.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,407.47x = 12,971.66 × 5,999.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,407.47x = 77,829,051.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,829,051.98/9,407.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,273.11

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