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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,239.10, 12,741.66 and 6,098.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,239.10, 12,741.66 and 6,098.46 is: 8,410.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,239.10 : 12,741.66 = 6,098.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,239.10/12,741.66 = 6,098.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,239.10x = 12,741.66 × 6,098.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,239.10x = 77,704,503.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,704,503.84/9,239.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,410.40

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