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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,233.90, 12,734.75 and 6,002.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,233.90, 12,734.75 and 6,002.35 is: 8,278.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,233.90 : 12,734.75 = 6,002.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,233.90/12,734.75 = 6,002.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,233.90x = 12,734.75 × 6,002.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,233.90x = 76,438,459.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,438,459.88/9,233.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,278.02

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