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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,247.50, 12,767.20 and 6,020.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,247.50, 12,767.20 and 6,020.38 is: 8,311.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,247.50 : 12,767.20 = 6,020.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,247.50/12,767.20 = 6,020.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,247.50x = 12,767.20 × 6,020.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,247.50x = 76,863,395.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,863,395.54/9,247.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,311.80

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