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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,233.09, 12,746.88 and 6,098.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,233.09, 12,746.88 and 6,098.39 is: 8,419.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,233.09 : 12,746.88 = 6,098.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,233.09/12,746.88 = 6,098.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,233.09x = 12,746.88 × 6,098.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,233.09x = 77,735,381.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,735,381.79/9,233.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,419.22

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