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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,399.54, 12,973.05 and 6,046.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,399.54, 12,973.05 and 6,046.50 is: 8,345.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,399.54 : 12,973.05 = 6,046.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,399.54/12,973.05 = 6,046.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,399.54x = 12,973.05 × 6,046.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,399.54x = 78,441,546.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,441,546.83/9,399.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,345.25

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