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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,403.58, 12,971.03 and 6,050.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,403.58, 12,971.03 and 6,050.75 is: 8,346.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,403.58 : 12,971.03 = 6,050.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,403.58/12,971.03 = 6,050.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,403.58x = 12,971.03 × 6,050.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,403.58x = 78,484,410.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,484,410.04/9,403.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,346.23

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