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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,382.94, 12,942.35 and 6,020.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,382.94, 12,942.35 and 6,020.43 is: 8,304.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,382.94 : 12,942.35 = 6,020.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,382.94/12,942.35 = 6,020.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,382.94x = 12,942.35 × 6,020.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,382.94x = 77,918,494.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,918,494.91/9,382.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,304.27

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