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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,424.80, 12,997.14 and 6,068.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,424.80, 12,997.14 and 6,068.58 is: 8,368.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,424.80 : 12,997.14 = 6,068.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,424.80/12,997.14 = 6,068.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,424.80x = 12,997.14 × 6,068.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,424.80x = 78,874,183.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,874,183.86/9,424.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,368.79

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