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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,274.15, 12,793.98 and 6,092.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,274.15, 12,793.98 and 6,092.74 is: 8,405.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,274.15 : 12,793.98 = 6,092.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,274.15/12,793.98 = 6,092.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,274.15x = 12,793.98 × 6,092.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,274.15x = 77,950,393.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,950,393.71/9,274.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,405.13

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