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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,389.24, 12,945.39 and 6,026.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,389.24, 12,945.39 and 6,026.12 is: 8,308.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,389.24 : 12,945.39 = 6,026.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,389.24/12,945.39 = 6,026.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,389.24x = 12,945.39 × 6,026.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,389.24x = 78,010,473.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,010,473.59/9,389.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,308.50

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