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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,430.40, 12,993.36 and 6,281.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,430.40, 12,993.36 and 6,281.12 is: 8,654.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,430.40 : 12,993.36 = 6,281.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,430.40/12,993.36 = 6,281.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,430.40x = 12,993.36 × 6,281.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,430.40x = 81,612,853.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,612,853.36/9,430.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,654.23

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