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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,942.36, 13,412.70 and 6,039.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,942.36, 13,412.70 and 6,039.32 is: 9,058.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,942.36 : 13,412.70 = 6,039.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,942.36/13,412.70 = 6,039.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,942.36x = 13,412.70 × 6,039.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,942.36x = 81,003,587.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,003,587.36/8,942.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,058.41

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