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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,394.04, 12,952.59 and 6,036.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,394.04, 12,952.59 and 6,036.99 is: 8,323.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,394.04 : 12,952.59 = 6,036.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,394.04/12,952.59 = 6,036.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,394.04x = 12,952.59 × 6,036.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,394.04x = 78,194,656.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,194,656.30/9,394.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,323.86

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