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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,373.47, 12,931.70 and 6,015.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,373.47, 12,931.70 and 6,015.77 is: 8,299.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,373.47 : 12,931.70 = 6,015.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,373.47/12,931.70 = 6,015.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,373.47x = 12,931.70 × 6,015.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,373.47x = 77,794,120.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,794,120.50/9,373.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,299.39

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