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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,363.88, 12,916.74 and 6,051.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,363.88, 12,916.74 and 6,051.88 is: 8,348.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,363.88 : 12,916.74 = 6,051.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,363.88/12,916.74 = 6,051.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,363.88x = 12,916.74 × 6,051.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,363.88x = 78,170,560.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,170,560.47/9,363.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,348.10

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