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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,386.89, 12,950.23 and 6,029.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,386.89, 12,950.23 and 6,029.24 is: 8,317.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,386.89 : 12,950.23 = 6,029.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,386.89/12,950.23 = 6,029.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,386.89x = 12,950.23 × 6,029.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,386.89x = 78,080,044.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,080,044.73/9,386.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,317.99

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