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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,065.67, 12,497.52 and 6,368.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,065.67, 12,497.52 and 6,368.70 is: 8,779.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,065.67 : 12,497.52 = 6,368.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,065.67/12,497.52 = 6,368.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,065.67x = 12,497.52 × 6,368.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,065.67x = 79,592,955.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,592,955.62/9,065.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,779.60

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