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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,130.74, 12,593.12 and 6,297.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,130.74, 12,593.12 and 6,297.46 is: 8,685.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,130.74 : 12,593.12 = 6,297.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,130.74/12,593.12 = 6,297.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,130.74x = 12,593.12 × 6,297.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,130.74x = 79,304,712.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,304,712.76/9,130.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,685.46

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