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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,397.51, 12,962.31 and 6,044.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,397.51, 12,962.31 and 6,044.56 is: 8,337.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,397.51 : 12,962.31 = 6,044.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,397.51/12,962.31 = 6,044.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,397.51x = 12,962.31 × 6,044.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,397.51x = 78,351,460.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,351,460.53/9,397.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,337.47

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