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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,398.66, 12,961.60 and 6,035.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,398.66, 12,961.60 and 6,035.54 is: 8,323.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,398.66 : 12,961.60 = 6,035.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,398.66/12,961.60 = 6,035.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,398.66x = 12,961.60 × 6,035.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,398.66x = 78,230,255.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,230,255.26/9,398.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,323.55

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