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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,394.30, 12,957.90 and 6,041.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,394.30, 12,957.90 and 6,041.36 is: 8,333.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,394.30 : 12,957.90 = 6,041.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,394.30/12,957.90 = 6,041.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,394.30x = 12,957.90 × 6,041.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,394.30x = 78,283,273.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,283,273.95/9,394.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,333.06

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