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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,377.94, 12,935.46 and 6,015.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,377.94, 12,935.46 and 6,015.43 is: 8,297.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,377.94 : 12,935.46 = 6,015.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,377.94/12,935.46 = 6,015.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,377.94x = 12,935.46 × 6,015.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,377.94x = 77,812,354.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,812,354.15/9,377.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,297.38

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