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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,235.41, 12,736.82 and 6,003.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,235.41, 12,736.82 and 6,003.86 is: 8,280.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,235.41 : 12,736.82 = 6,003.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,235.41/12,736.82 = 6,003.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,235.41x = 12,736.82 × 6,003.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,235.41x = 76,469,990.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,469,990.42/9,235.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,280.09

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