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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,023.60, 12,437.58 and 6,038.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,023.60, 12,437.58 and 6,038.36 is: 8,322.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,023.60 : 12,437.58 = 6,038.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,023.60/12,437.58 = 6,038.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,023.60x = 12,437.58 × 6,038.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,023.60x = 75,102,585.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,102,585.57/9,023.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,322.91

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