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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,400.83, 12,968.97 and 6,043.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,400.83, 12,968.97 and 6,043.02 is: 8,336.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,400.83 : 12,968.97 = 6,043.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,400.83/12,968.97 = 6,043.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,400.83x = 12,968.97 × 6,043.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,400.83x = 78,371,745.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,371,745.09/9,400.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,336.68

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