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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,397.08, 12,964.32 and 6,039.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,397.08, 12,964.32 and 6,039.43 is: 8,332.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,397.08 : 12,964.32 = 6,039.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,397.08/12,964.32 = 6,039.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,397.08x = 12,964.32 × 6,039.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,397.08x = 78,297,070.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,297,070.73/9,397.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,332.06

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