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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,403.46, 12,970.86 and 6,050.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,403.46, 12,970.86 and 6,050.62 is: 8,346.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,403.46 : 12,970.86 = 6,050.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,403.46/12,970.86 = 6,050.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,403.46x = 12,970.86 × 6,050.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,403.46x = 78,481,744.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,481,744.93/9,403.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,346.05

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