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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,405.07, 12,972.79 and 6,042.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,405.07, 12,972.79 and 6,042.58 is: 8,334.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,405.07 : 12,972.79 = 6,042.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,405.07/12,972.79 = 6,042.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,405.07x = 12,972.79 × 6,042.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,405.07x = 78,389,121.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,389,121.40/9,405.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,334.77

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