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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,027.08, 12,452.38 and 6,337.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,027.08, 12,452.38 and 6,337.20 is: 8,741.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,027.08 : 12,452.38 = 6,337.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,027.08/12,452.38 = 6,337.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,027.08x = 12,452.38 × 6,337.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,027.08x = 78,913,172.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,913,172.21/9,027.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,741.83

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