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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,375.32, 12,934.05 and 6,017.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,375.32, 12,934.05 and 6,017.42 is: 8,301.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,375.32 : 12,934.05 = 6,017.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,375.32/12,934.05 = 6,017.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,375.32x = 12,934.05 × 6,017.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,375.32x = 77,829,611.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,829,611.15/9,375.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,301.54

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