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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,391.50, 12,956.58 and 6,033.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,391.50, 12,956.58 and 6,033.78 is: 8,324.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,391.50 : 12,956.58 = 6,033.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,391.50/12,956.58 = 6,033.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,391.50x = 12,956.58 × 6,033.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,391.50x = 78,177,153.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,177,153.27/9,391.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,324.25

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