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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,409.24, 12,972.60 and 6,046.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,409.24, 12,972.60 and 6,046.12 is: 8,335.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,409.24 : 12,972.60 = 6,046.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,409.24/12,972.60 = 6,046.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,409.24x = 12,972.60 × 6,046.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,409.24x = 78,433,896.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,433,896.31/9,409.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,335.84

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