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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,197.74, 12,690.96 and 6,015.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,197.74, 12,690.96 and 6,015.70 is: 8,300.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,197.74 : 12,690.96 = 6,015.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,197.74/12,690.96 = 6,015.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,197.74x = 12,690.96 × 6,015.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,197.74x = 76,345,008.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,345,008.07/9,197.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,300.41

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