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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,237.36, 12,752.73 and 6,099.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,237.36, 12,752.73 and 6,099.06 is: 8,420.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,237.36 : 12,752.73 = 6,099.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,237.36/12,752.73 = 6,099.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,237.36x = 12,752.73 × 6,099.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,237.36x = 77,779,665.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,779,665.43/9,237.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,420.12

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