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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,005.98, 12,413.38 and 6,020.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,005.98, 12,413.38 and 6,020.73 is: 8,298.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,005.98 : 12,413.38 = 6,020.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,005.98/12,413.38 = 6,020.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,005.98x = 12,413.38 × 6,020.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,005.98x = 74,737,609.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,737,609.37/9,005.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,298.66

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