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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,365.70, 12,926.48 and 6,012.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,365.70, 12,926.48 and 6,012.75 is: 8,298.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,365.70 : 12,926.48 = 6,012.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,365.70/12,926.48 = 6,012.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,365.70x = 12,926.48 × 6,012.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,365.70x = 77,723,692.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,723,692.62/9,365.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,298.76

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