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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,396.41, 12,960.81 and 6,043.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,396.41, 12,960.81 and 6,043.47 is: 8,335.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,396.41 : 12,960.81 = 6,043.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,396.41/12,960.81 = 6,043.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,396.41x = 12,960.81 × 6,043.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,396.41x = 78,328,266.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,328,266.41/9,396.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,335.98

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