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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,374.79, 12,936.87 and 6,228.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,374.79, 12,936.87 and 6,228.75 is: 8,595.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,374.79 : 12,936.87 = 6,228.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,374.79/12,936.87 = 6,228.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,374.79x = 12,936.87 × 6,228.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,374.79x = 80,580,529.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,580,529.01/9,374.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,595.45

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