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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,336, 12,883.84 and 6,029.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,336, 12,883.84 and 6,029.76 is: 8,321.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,336 : 12,883.84 = 6,029.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,336/12,883.84 = 6,029.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,336x = 12,883.84 × 6,029.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,336x = 77,686,463.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,686,463.08/9,336
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,321.17

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