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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,379.81, 12,950.04 and 6,023.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,379.81, 12,950.04 and 6,023.98 is: 8,316.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,379.81 : 12,950.04 = 6,023.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,379.81/12,950.04 = 6,023.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,379.81x = 12,950.04 × 6,023.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,379.81x = 78,010,781.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,010,781.96/9,379.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,316.88

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