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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,388.71, 12,960.61 and 6,203.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,388.71, 12,960.61 and 6,203.99 is: 8,564.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,388.71 : 12,960.61 = 6,203.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,388.71/12,960.61 = 6,203.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,388.71x = 12,960.61 × 6,203.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,388.71x = 80,407,511.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,407,511.73/9,388.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,564.28

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