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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,399.08, 12,967.08 and 6,041.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,399.08, 12,967.08 and 6,041.42 is: 8,334.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,399.08 : 12,967.08 = 6,041.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,399.08/12,967.08 = 6,041.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,399.08x = 12,967.08 × 6,041.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,399.08x = 78,339,576.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,339,576.45/9,399.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,334.81

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