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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,360.75, 12,917.84 and 6,048.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,360.75, 12,917.84 and 6,048.75 is: 8,347.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,360.75 : 12,917.84 = 6,048.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,360.75/12,917.84 = 6,048.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,360.75x = 12,917.84 × 6,048.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,360.75x = 78,136,754.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,136,754.46/9,360.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,347.28

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