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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,270.42, 12,792.69 and 6,034.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,270.42, 12,792.69 and 6,034.74 is: 8,327.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,270.42 : 12,792.69 = 6,034.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,270.42/12,792.69 = 6,034.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,270.42x = 12,792.69 × 6,034.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,270.42x = 77,200,558.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,200,558.05/9,270.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,327.62

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