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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,394.11, 12,956.39 and 6,037.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,394.11, 12,956.39 and 6,037.27 is: 8,326.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,394.11 : 12,956.39 = 6,037.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,394.11/12,956.39 = 6,037.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,394.11x = 12,956.39 × 6,037.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,394.11x = 78,221,194.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,221,194.47/9,394.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,326.62

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