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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,377.45, 12,930.57 and 6,018.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,377.45, 12,930.57 and 6,018.99 is: 8,299.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,377.45 : 12,930.57 = 6,018.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,377.45/12,930.57 = 6,018.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,377.45x = 12,930.57 × 6,018.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,377.45x = 77,828,971.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,828,971.52/9,377.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,299.59

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