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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,394.50, 12,958.18 and 6,041.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,394.50, 12,958.18 and 6,041.55 is: 8,333.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,394.50 : 12,958.18 = 6,041.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,394.50/12,958.18 = 6,041.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,394.50x = 12,958.18 × 6,041.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,394.50x = 78,287,525.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,287,525.87/9,394.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,333.34

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