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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,228.94, 12,731.51 and 6,040.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,228.94, 12,731.51 and 6,040.84 is: 8,333.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,228.94 : 12,731.51 = 6,040.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,228.94/12,731.51 = 6,040.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,228.94x = 12,731.51 × 6,040.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,228.94x = 76,909,014.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,909,014.87/9,228.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,333.46

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