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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,417.20, 12,994.37 and 6,064.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,417.20, 12,994.37 and 6,064.55 is: 8,368.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,417.20 : 12,994.37 = 6,064.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,417.20/12,994.37 = 6,064.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,417.20x = 12,994.37 × 6,064.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,417.20x = 78,805,008.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,805,008.75/9,417.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,368.20

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