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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,034.44, 12,462.84 and 6,377.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,034.44, 12,462.84 and 6,377.64 is: 8,797.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,034.44 : 12,462.84 = 6,377.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,034.44/12,462.84 = 6,377.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,034.44x = 12,462.84 × 6,377.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,034.44x = 79,483,506.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,483,506.90/9,034.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,797.83

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