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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,269.92, 12,786.76 and 6,083.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,269.92, 12,786.76 and 6,083.45 is: 8,391.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,269.92 : 12,786.76 = 6,083.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,269.92/12,786.76 = 6,083.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,269.92x = 12,786.76 × 6,083.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,269.92x = 77,787,615.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,787,615.12/9,269.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,391.40

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