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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,031.51, 12,467.74 and 6,794.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,031.51, 12,467.74 and 6,794.24 is: 9,379.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,031.51 : 12,467.74 = 6,794.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,031.51/12,467.74 = 6,794.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,031.51x = 12,467.74 × 6,794.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,031.51x = 84,708,751.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,708,751.23/9,031.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,379.25

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