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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,224.58, 12,725.61 and 6,037.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,224.58, 12,725.61 and 6,037.94 is: 8,329.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,224.58 : 12,725.61 = 6,037.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,224.58/12,725.61 = 6,037.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,224.58x = 12,725.61 × 6,037.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,224.58x = 76,836,478.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,836,478.82/9,224.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,329.53

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