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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,229.81, 12,739.21 and 6,041.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,229.81, 12,739.21 and 6,041.26 is: 8,338.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,229.81 : 12,739.21 = 6,041.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,229.81/12,739.21 = 6,041.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,229.81x = 12,739.21 × 6,041.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,229.81x = 76,960,879.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,960,879.80/9,229.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,338.30

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