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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,373.51, 12,937.62 and 6,187.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,373.51, 12,937.62 and 6,187.39 is: 8,540.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,373.51 : 12,937.62 = 6,187.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,373.51/12,937.62 = 6,187.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,373.51x = 12,937.62 × 6,187.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,373.51x = 80,050,100.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,050,100.61/9,373.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,540.03

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