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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,293.97, 12,821.18 and 6,152.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,293.97, 12,821.18 and 6,152.79 is: 8,487.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,293.97 : 12,821.18 = 6,152.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,293.97/12,821.18 = 6,152.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,293.97x = 12,821.18 × 6,152.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,293.97x = 78,885,997.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,885,997.33/9,293.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,487.87

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