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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,316.88, 12,851.84 and 6,004.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,316.88, 12,851.84 and 6,004.88 is: 8,283.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,316.88 : 12,851.84 = 6,004.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,316.88/12,851.84 = 6,004.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,316.88x = 12,851.84 × 6,004.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,316.88x = 77,173,756.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,173,756.98/9,316.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,283.22

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