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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,403.07, 12,970.04 and 6,040.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,403.07, 12,970.04 and 6,040.58 is: 8,332.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,403.07 : 12,970.04 = 6,040.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,403.07/12,970.04 = 6,040.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,403.07x = 12,970.04 × 6,040.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,403.07x = 78,346,469.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,346,469.17/9,403.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,332.01

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