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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,024.60, 12,438.96 and 6,039.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,024.60, 12,438.96 and 6,039.36 is: 8,324.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,024.60 : 12,438.96 = 6,039.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,024.60/12,438.96 = 6,039.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,024.60x = 12,438.96 × 6,039.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,024.60x = 75,123,357.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,123,357.47/9,024.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,324.29

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