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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,397.92, 12,962.88 and 6,044.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,397.92, 12,962.88 and 6,044.97 is: 8,338.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,397.92 : 12,962.88 = 6,044.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,397.92/12,962.88 = 6,044.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,397.92x = 12,962.88 × 6,044.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,397.92x = 78,360,220.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,360,220.71/9,397.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,338.04

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