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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,429.27, 13,001.73 and 6,021.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,429.27, 13,001.73 and 6,021.81 is: 8,303.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,429.27 : 13,001.73 = 6,021.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,429.27/13,001.73 = 6,021.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,429.27x = 13,001.73 × 6,021.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,429.27x = 78,293,882.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,293,882.72/9,429.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,303.28

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