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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,386.39, 12,949.54 and 6,028.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,386.39, 12,949.54 and 6,028.74 is: 8,317.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,386.39 : 12,949.54 = 6,028.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,386.39/12,949.54 = 6,028.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,386.39x = 12,949.54 × 6,028.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,386.39x = 78,069,409.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,069,409.78/9,386.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,317.30

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