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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,421.12, 12,998.48 and 6,065.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,421.12, 12,998.48 and 6,065.88 is: 8,369.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,421.12 : 12,998.48 = 6,065.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,421.12/12,998.48 = 6,065.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,421.12x = 12,998.48 × 6,065.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,421.12x = 78,847,154.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,847,154.87/9,421.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,369.19

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