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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,395.39, 12,961.96 and 6,037.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,395.39, 12,961.96 and 6,037.74 is: 8,329.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,395.39 : 12,961.96 = 6,037.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,395.39/12,961.96 = 6,037.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,395.39x = 12,961.96 × 6,037.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,395.39x = 78,260,929.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,260,929.28/9,395.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,329.71

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