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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,227.58, 12,739.26 and 6,089.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,227.58, 12,739.26 and 6,089.22 is: 8,406.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,227.58 : 12,739.26 = 6,089.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,227.58/12,739.26 = 6,089.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,227.58x = 12,739.26 × 6,089.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,227.58x = 77,572,156.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,572,156.78/9,227.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,406.55

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