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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,398.77, 12,963.04 and 6,041.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,398.77, 12,963.04 and 6,041.93 is: 8,333.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,398.77 : 12,963.04 = 6,041.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,398.77/12,963.04 = 6,041.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,398.77x = 12,963.04 × 6,041.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,398.77x = 78,321,700.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,321,700.35/9,398.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,333.19

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