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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,220.99, 12,738.84 and 6,041.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,220.99, 12,738.84 and 6,041.84 is: 8,346.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,220.99 : 12,738.84 = 6,041.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,220.99/12,738.84 = 6,041.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,220.99x = 12,738.84 × 6,041.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,220.99x = 76,966,069.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,966,069.35/9,220.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,346.83

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