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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,397.05, 12,960.44 and 6,040.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,397.05, 12,960.44 and 6,040.21 is: 8,330.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,397.05 : 12,960.44 = 6,040.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,397.05/12,960.44 = 6,040.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,397.05x = 12,960.44 × 6,040.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,397.05x = 78,283,729.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,283,729.59/9,397.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,330.67

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