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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,403.09, 12,974.99 and 6,050.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,403.09, 12,974.99 and 6,050.40 is: 8,348.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,403.09 : 12,974.99 = 6,050.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,403.09/12,974.99 = 6,050.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,403.09x = 12,974.99 × 6,050.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,403.09x = 78,503,800.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,503,800.59/9,403.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,348.73

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