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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,371.58, 12,923.94 and 6,015.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,371.58, 12,923.94 and 6,015.42 is: 8,295.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,371.58 : 12,923.94 = 6,015.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,371.58/12,923.94 = 6,015.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,371.58x = 12,923.94 × 6,015.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,371.58x = 77,742,927.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,742,927.15/9,371.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,295.61

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