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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,406.32, 12,973.20 and 6,049.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,406.32, 12,973.20 and 6,049.44 is: 8,343.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,406.32 : 12,973.20 = 6,049.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,406.32/12,973.20 = 6,049.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,406.32x = 12,973.20 × 6,049.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,406.32x = 78,480,595.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,480,595.01/9,406.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,343.39

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