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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,228.66, 12,731.13 and 6,040.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,228.66, 12,731.13 and 6,040.56 is: 8,333.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,228.66 : 12,731.13 = 6,040.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,228.66/12,731.13 = 6,040.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,228.66x = 12,731.13 × 6,040.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,228.66x = 76,903,060.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,903,060.77/9,228.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,333.07

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