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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,417.94, 12,995.39 and 6,065.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,417.94, 12,995.39 and 6,065.30 is: 8,369.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,417.94 : 12,995.39 = 6,065.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,417.94/12,995.39 = 6,065.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,417.94x = 12,995.39 × 6,065.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,417.94x = 78,820,986.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,820,986.62/9,417.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,369.24

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