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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,347, 12,899.02 and 6,040.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,347, 12,899.02 and 6,040.76 is: 8,336.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,347 : 12,899.02 = 6,040.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,347/12,899.02 = 6,040.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,347x = 12,899.02 × 6,040.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,347x = 77,919,884.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,919,884.06/9,347
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,336.35

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