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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,363.38, 12,916.05 and 6,051.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,363.38, 12,916.05 and 6,051.38 is: 8,347.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,363.38 : 12,916.05 = 6,051.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,363.38/12,916.05 = 6,051.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,363.38x = 12,916.05 × 6,051.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,363.38x = 78,159,926.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,159,926.65/9,363.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,347.41

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