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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,418.45, 12,996.09 and 6,065.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,418.45, 12,996.09 and 6,065.80 is: 8,369.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,418.45 : 12,996.09 = 6,065.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,418.45/12,996.09 = 6,065.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,418.45x = 12,996.09 × 6,065.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,418.45x = 78,831,682.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,831,682.72/9,418.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,369.92

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