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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,375.17, 12,932.62 and 6,014.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,375.17, 12,932.62 and 6,014.25 is: 8,296.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,375.17 : 12,932.62 = 6,014.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,375.17/12,932.62 = 6,014.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,375.17x = 12,932.62 × 6,014.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,375.17x = 77,780,009.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,780,009.84/9,375.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,296.38

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