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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,929.22, 12,331.95 and 6,963.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,929.22, 12,331.95 and 6,963.26 is: 9,616.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,929.22 : 12,331.95 = 6,963.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,929.22/12,331.95 = 6,963.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,929.22x = 12,331.95 × 6,963.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,929.22x = 85,870,574.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,870,574.16/8,929.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,616.81

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