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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,214.20, 12,707.55 and 6,376.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,214.20, 12,707.55 and 6,376.59 is: 8,794.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,214.20 : 12,707.55 = 6,376.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,214.20/12,707.55 = 6,376.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,214.20x = 12,707.55 × 6,376.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,214.20x = 81,030,836.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,030,836.25/9,214.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,794.13

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