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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,005.84, 12,437.64 and 6,858.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,005.84, 12,437.64 and 6,858.40 is: 9,471.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,005.84 : 12,437.64 = 6,858.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,005.84/12,437.64 = 6,858.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,005.84x = 12,437.64 × 6,858.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,005.84x = 85,302,310.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,302,310.18/9,005.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,471.89

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