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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,379.02, 12,944.78 and 6,026.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,379.02, 12,944.78 and 6,026.03 is: 8,317.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,379.02 : 12,944.78 = 6,026.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,379.02/12,944.78 = 6,026.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,379.02x = 12,944.78 × 6,026.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,379.02x = 78,005,631.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,005,631.51/9,379.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,317.03

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