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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,225.58, 12,726.99 and 6,038.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,225.58, 12,726.99 and 6,038.94 is: 8,330.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,225.58 : 12,726.99 = 6,038.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,225.58/12,726.99 = 6,038.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,225.58x = 12,726.99 × 6,038.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,225.58x = 76,857,528.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,857,528.99/9,225.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,330.92

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