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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,270.74, 12,789.19 and 6,082.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,270.74, 12,789.19 and 6,082.73 is: 8,391.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,270.74 : 12,789.19 = 6,082.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,270.74/12,789.19 = 6,082.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,270.74x = 12,789.19 × 6,082.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,270.74x = 77,793,110.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,793,110.54/9,270.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,391.26

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