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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,396.66, 12,958.84 and 6,033.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,396.66, 12,958.84 and 6,033.54 is: 8,320.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,396.66 : 12,958.84 = 6,033.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,396.66/12,958.84 = 6,033.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,396.66x = 12,958.84 × 6,033.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,396.66x = 78,187,679.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,187,679.49/9,396.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,320.79

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