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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,388.83, 12,951.39 and 6,027.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,388.83, 12,951.39 and 6,027.87 is: 8,315.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,388.83 : 12,951.39 = 6,027.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,388.83/12,951.39 = 6,027.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,388.83x = 12,951.39 × 6,027.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,388.83x = 78,069,295.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,069,295.24/9,388.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,315.13

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