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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,390.24, 12,946.77 and 6,027.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,390.24, 12,946.77 and 6,027.12 is: 8,309.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,390.24 : 12,946.77 = 6,027.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,390.24/12,946.77 = 6,027.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,390.24x = 12,946.77 × 6,027.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,390.24x = 78,031,736.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,031,736.40/9,390.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,309.88

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