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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,903.70, 12,288.47 and 6,786.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,903.70, 12,288.47 and 6,786.27 is: 9,366.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,903.70 : 12,288.47 = 6,786.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,903.70/12,288.47 = 6,786.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,903.70x = 12,288.47 × 6,786.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,903.70x = 83,392,841.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,392,841.38/8,903.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,366.09

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