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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,905.34, 11,874.39 and 6,273.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,905.34, 11,874.39 and 6,273.37 is: 9,423.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,905.34 : 11,874.39 = 6,273.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,905.34/11,874.39 = 6,273.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,905.34x = 11,874.39 × 6,273.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,905.34x = 74,492,441.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,492,441.99/7,905.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,423.05

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