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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,270.06, 12,786.80 and 6,083.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,270.06, 12,786.80 and 6,083.57 is: 8,391.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,270.06 : 12,786.80 = 6,083.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,270.06/12,786.80 = 6,083.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,270.06x = 12,786.80 × 6,083.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,270.06x = 77,789,298.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,789,298.52/9,270.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,391.46

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