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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,372.86, 12,929.43 and 6,011.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,372.86, 12,929.43 and 6,011.94 is: 8,293.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,372.86 : 12,929.43 = 6,011.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,372.86/12,929.43 = 6,011.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,372.86x = 12,929.43 × 6,011.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,372.86x = 77,730,892.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,730,892.75/9,372.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,293.19

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