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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,227.94, 12,730.13 and 6,039.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,227.94, 12,730.13 and 6,039.84 is: 8,332.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,227.94 : 12,730.13 = 6,039.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,227.94/12,730.13 = 6,039.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,227.94x = 12,730.13 × 6,039.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,227.94x = 76,887,924.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,887,924.20/9,227.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,332.08

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