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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,022.11, 12,427.38 and 6,364.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,022.11, 12,427.38 and 6,364.86 is: 8,767.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,022.11 : 12,427.38 = 6,364.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,022.11/12,427.38 = 6,364.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,022.11x = 12,427.38 × 6,364.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,022.11x = 79,098,533.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,098,533.87/9,022.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,767.19

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