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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,398.25, 12,963.35 and 6,045.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,398.25, 12,963.35 and 6,045.32 is: 8,338.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,398.25 : 12,963.35 = 6,045.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,398.25/12,963.35 = 6,045.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,398.25x = 12,963.35 × 6,045.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,398.25x = 78,367,503.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,367,503.98/9,398.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,338.52

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