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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,230.95, 12,734.27 and 6,042.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,230.95, 12,734.27 and 6,042.84 is: 8,336.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,230.95 : 12,734.27 = 6,042.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,230.95/12,734.27 = 6,042.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,230.95x = 12,734.27 × 6,042.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,230.95x = 76,951,156.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,951,156.13/9,230.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,336.21

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