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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,969.07, 12,368.73 and 6,840.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,969.07, 12,368.73 and 6,840.82 is: 9,433.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,969.07 : 12,368.73 = 6,840.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,969.07/12,368.73 = 6,840.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,969.07x = 12,368.73 × 6,840.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,969.07x = 84,612,255.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,612,255.56/8,969.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,433.79

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