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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,225.53, 12,727.37 and 6,039.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,225.53, 12,727.37 and 6,039.60 is: 8,332.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,225.53 : 12,727.37 = 6,039.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,225.53/12,727.37 = 6,039.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,225.53x = 12,727.37 × 6,039.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,225.53x = 76,868,193.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,868,193.65/9,225.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,332.12

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