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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,273.42, 12,791.57 and 6,086.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,273.42, 12,791.57 and 6,086.93 is: 8,396.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,273.42 : 12,791.57 = 6,086.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,273.42/12,791.57 = 6,086.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,273.42x = 12,791.57 × 6,086.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,273.42x = 77,861,296.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,861,296.79/9,273.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,396.18

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