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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,424.17, 13,002.71 and 6,068.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,424.17, 13,002.71 and 6,068.93 is: 8,373.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,424.17 : 13,002.71 = 6,068.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,424.17/13,002.71 = 6,068.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,424.17x = 13,002.71 × 6,068.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,424.17x = 78,912,536.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,912,536.80/9,424.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,373.42

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