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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,423.16, 12,999.70 and 6,064.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,423.16, 12,999.70 and 6,064.77 is: 8,366.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,423.16 : 12,999.70 = 6,064.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,423.16/12,999.70 = 6,064.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,423.16x = 12,999.70 × 6,064.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,423.16x = 78,840,110.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,840,110.41/9,423.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,366.63

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