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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,399.44, 12,965.36 and 6,046.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,399.44, 12,965.36 and 6,046.62 is: 8,340.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,399.44 : 12,965.36 = 6,046.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,399.44/12,965.36 = 6,046.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,399.44x = 12,965.36 × 6,046.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,399.44x = 78,396,605.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,396,605.08/9,399.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,340.56

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