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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,397.45, 12,962.58 and 6,044.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,397.45, 12,962.58 and 6,044.62 is: 8,337.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,397.45 : 12,962.58 = 6,044.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,397.45/12,962.58 = 6,044.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,397.45x = 12,962.58 × 6,044.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,397.45x = 78,353,870.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,353,870.32/9,397.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,337.78

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