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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,420.98, 13,001.98 and 6,021.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,420.98, 13,001.98 and 6,021.12 is: 8,309.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,420.98 : 13,001.98 = 6,021.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,420.98/13,001.98 = 6,021.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,420.98x = 13,001.98 × 6,021.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,420.98x = 78,286,481.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,286,481.82/9,420.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,309.80

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