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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,211.79, 12,717.54 and 6,073.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,211.79, 12,717.54 and 6,073.45 is: 8,384.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,211.79 : 12,717.54 = 6,073.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,211.79/12,717.54 = 6,073.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,211.79x = 12,717.54 × 6,073.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,211.79x = 77,239,311.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,239,311.52/9,211.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,384.83

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