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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,423.63, 12,999.27 and 6,014.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,423.63, 12,999.27 and 6,014.43 is: 8,296.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,423.63 : 12,999.27 = 6,014.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,423.63/12,999.27 = 6,014.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,423.63x = 12,999.27 × 6,014.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,423.63x = 78,183,199.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,183,199.47/9,423.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,296.51

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