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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,395.93, 12,960.14 and 6,042.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,395.93, 12,960.14 and 6,042.99 is: 8,335.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,395.93 : 12,960.14 = 6,042.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,395.93/12,960.14 = 6,042.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,395.93x = 12,960.14 × 6,042.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,395.93x = 78,318,011.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,318,011.53/9,395.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,335.31

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