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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,429.57, 13,021.56 and 6,080.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,429.57, 13,021.56 and 6,080.22 is: 8,396.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,429.57 : 13,021.56 = 6,080.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,429.57/13,021.56 = 6,080.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,429.57x = 13,021.56 × 6,080.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,429.57x = 79,173,949.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,173,949.54/9,429.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,396.35

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