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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,373.17, 12,929.86 and 6,012.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,373.17, 12,929.86 and 6,012.25 is: 8,293.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,373.17 : 12,929.86 = 6,012.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,373.17/12,929.86 = 6,012.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,373.17x = 12,929.86 × 6,012.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,373.17x = 77,737,525.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,737,525.98/9,373.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,293.62

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