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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,232.04, 12,735.78 and 6,043.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,232.04, 12,735.78 and 6,043.93 is: 8,337.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,232.04 : 12,735.78 = 6,043.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,232.04/12,735.78 = 6,043.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,232.04x = 12,735.78 × 6,043.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,232.04x = 76,974,162.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,974,162.82/9,232.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,337.72

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