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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,223.06, 12,741.70 and 6,043.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,223.06, 12,741.70 and 6,043.91 is: 8,349.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,223.06 : 12,741.70 = 6,043.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,223.06/12,741.70 = 6,043.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,223.06x = 12,741.70 × 6,043.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,223.06x = 77,009,594.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,009,594.12/9,223.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,349.68

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