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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,267.03, 12,789.96 and 6,089.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,267.03, 12,789.96 and 6,089.52 is: 8,404.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,267.03 : 12,789.96 = 6,089.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,267.03/12,789.96 = 6,089.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,267.03x = 12,789.96 × 6,089.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,267.03x = 77,884,717.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,884,717.22/9,267.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,404.50

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