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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,277.34, 12,810.96 and 6,304.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,277.34, 12,810.96 and 6,304.23 is: 8,705.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,277.34 : 12,810.96 = 6,304.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,277.34/12,810.96 = 6,304.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,277.34x = 12,810.96 × 6,304.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,277.34x = 80,763,238.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,763,238.36/9,277.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,705.44

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