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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,405.58, 12,973.80 and 6,052.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,405.58, 12,973.80 and 6,052.74 is: 8,348.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,405.58 : 12,973.80 = 6,052.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,405.58/12,973.80 = 6,052.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,405.58x = 12,973.80 × 6,052.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,405.58x = 78,527,038.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,527,038.21/9,405.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,348.98

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