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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,394.43, 12,958.07 and 6,041.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,394.43, 12,958.07 and 6,041.48 is: 8,333.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,394.43 : 12,958.07 = 6,041.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,394.43/12,958.07 = 6,041.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,394.43x = 12,958.07 × 6,041.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,394.43x = 78,285,920.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,285,920.74/9,394.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,333.23

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