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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,411.37, 12,996.33 and 6,060.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,411.37, 12,996.33 and 6,060.07 is: 8,368.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,411.37 : 12,996.33 = 6,060.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,411.37/12,996.33 = 6,060.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,411.37x = 12,996.33 × 6,060.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,411.37x = 78,758,669.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,758,669.54/9,411.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,368.46

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