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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,226.58, 12,728.37 and 6,039.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,226.58, 12,728.37 and 6,039.94 is: 8,332.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,226.58 : 12,728.37 = 6,039.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,226.58/12,728.37 = 6,039.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,226.58x = 12,728.37 × 6,039.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,226.58x = 76,878,591.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,878,591.10/9,226.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,332.30

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