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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,400.95, 12,967.41 and 6,048.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,400.95, 12,967.41 and 6,048.12 is: 8,342.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,400.95 : 12,967.41 = 6,048.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,400.95/12,967.41 = 6,048.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,400.95x = 12,967.41 × 6,048.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,400.95x = 78,428,451.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,428,451.77/9,400.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,342.61

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