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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,211.79, 12,698.88 and 6,374.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,211.79, 12,698.88 and 6,374.84 is: 8,788.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,211.79 : 12,698.88 = 6,374.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,211.79/12,698.88 = 6,374.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,211.79x = 12,698.88 × 6,374.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,211.79x = 80,953,264.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,953,264.68/9,211.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,788.01

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