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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,404.73, 12,972.60 and 6,051.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,404.73, 12,972.60 and 6,051.87 is: 8,347.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,404.73 : 12,972.60 = 6,051.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,404.73/12,972.60 = 6,051.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,404.73x = 12,972.60 × 6,051.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,404.73x = 78,508,488.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,508,488.76/9,404.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,347.77

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