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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,385.93, 12,950.64 and 6,028.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,385.93, 12,950.64 and 6,028.28 is: 8,317.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,385.93 : 12,950.64 = 6,028.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,385.93/12,950.64 = 6,028.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,385.93x = 12,950.64 × 6,028.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,385.93x = 78,070,084.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,070,084.10/9,385.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,317.78

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