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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,227.96, 12,739.85 and 6,093.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,227.96, 12,739.85 and 6,093.26 is: 8,412.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,227.96 : 12,739.85 = 6,093.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,227.96/12,739.85 = 6,093.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,227.96x = 12,739.85 × 6,093.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,227.96x = 77,627,194.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,627,194.87/9,227.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,412.17

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