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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,401.34, 12,973.97 and 6,045.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,401.34, 12,973.97 and 6,045.26 is: 8,342.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,401.34 : 12,973.97 = 6,045.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,401.34/12,973.97 = 6,045.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,401.34x = 12,973.97 × 6,045.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,401.34x = 78,430,926.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,430,926.79/9,401.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,342.53

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