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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,396.17, 12,961.01 and 6,209.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,396.17, 12,961.01 and 6,209.49 is: 8,565.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,396.17 : 12,961.01 = 6,209.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,396.17/12,961.01 = 6,209.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,396.17x = 12,961.01 × 6,209.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,396.17x = 80,481,277.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,481,277.51/9,396.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,565.33

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