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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,368.31, 12,929.59 and 6,020.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,368.31, 12,929.59 and 6,020.69 is: 8,309.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,368.31 : 12,929.59 = 6,020.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,368.31/12,929.59 = 6,020.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,368.31x = 12,929.59 × 6,020.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,368.31x = 77,844,996.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,844,996.10/9,368.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,309.39

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