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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,400.08, 12,967.94 and 6,042.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,400.08, 12,967.94 and 6,042.27 is: 8,335.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,400.08 : 12,967.94 = 6,042.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,400.08/12,967.94 = 6,042.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,400.08x = 12,967.94 × 6,042.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,400.08x = 78,355,764.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,355,764.61/9,400.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,335.65

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