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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,400.08, 12,968.46 and 6,042.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,400.08, 12,968.46 and 6,042.42 is: 8,336.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,400.08 : 12,968.46 = 6,042.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,400.08/12,968.46 = 6,042.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,400.08x = 12,968.46 × 6,042.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,400.08x = 78,360,882.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,360,882.07/9,400.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,336.19

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