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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,396.54, 12,968.91 and 6,043.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,396.54, 12,968.91 and 6,043.50 is: 8,341.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,396.54 : 12,968.91 = 6,043.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,396.54/12,968.91 = 6,043.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,396.54x = 12,968.91 × 6,043.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,396.54x = 78,377,607.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,377,607.59/9,396.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,341.11

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