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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,014.17, 12,434.47 and 6,356.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,014.17, 12,434.47 and 6,356.97 is: 8,769.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,014.17 : 12,434.47 = 6,356.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,014.17/12,434.47 = 6,356.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,014.17x = 12,434.47 × 6,356.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,014.17x = 79,045,552.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,045,552.76/9,014.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,769.03

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