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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,424.38, 13,003.40 and 6,068.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,424.38, 13,003.40 and 6,068.28 is: 8,372.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,424.38 : 13,003.40 = 6,068.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,424.38/13,003.40 = 6,068.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,424.38x = 13,003.40 × 6,068.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,424.38x = 78,908,272.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,908,272.15/9,424.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,372.78

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