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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,212.79, 12,718.92 and 6,074.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,212.79, 12,718.92 and 6,074.45 is: 8,386.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,212.79 : 12,718.92 = 6,074.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,212.79/12,718.92 = 6,074.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,212.79x = 12,718.92 × 6,074.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,212.79x = 77,260,443.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,260,443.59/9,212.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,386.22

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