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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,021.84, 12,445.58 and 6,037.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,021.84, 12,445.58 and 6,037.80 is: 8,329.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,021.84 : 12,445.58 = 6,037.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,021.84/12,445.58 = 6,037.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,021.84x = 12,445.58 × 6,037.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,021.84x = 75,143,922.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,143,922.92/9,021.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,329.11

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