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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,231.04, 12,734.40 and 6,042.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,231.04, 12,734.40 and 6,042.93 is: 8,336.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,231.04 : 12,734.40 = 6,042.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,231.04/12,734.40 = 6,042.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,231.04x = 12,734.40 × 6,042.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,231.04x = 76,953,087.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,953,087.79/9,231.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,336.34

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