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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,386.88, 12,947.52 and 6,074.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,386.88, 12,947.52 and 6,074.88 is: 8,379.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,386.88 : 12,947.52 = 6,074.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,386.88/12,947.52 = 6,074.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,386.88x = 12,947.52 × 6,074.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,386.88x = 78,654,630.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,654,630.30/9,386.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,379.21

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