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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,362.92, 12,919.14 and 6,049

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,362.92, 12,919.14 and 6,049 is: 8,346.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,362.92 : 12,919.14 = 6,049 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,362.92/12,919.14 = 6,049/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,362.92x = 12,919.14 × 6,049
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,362.92x = 78,147,877.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,147,877.86/9,362.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,346.53

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