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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,279.76, 12,817.32 and 6,757.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,279.76, 12,817.32 and 6,757.88 is: 9,334.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,279.76 : 12,817.32 = 6,757.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,279.76/12,817.32 = 6,757.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,279.76x = 12,817.32 × 6,757.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,279.76x = 86,617,910.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,617,910.48/9,279.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,334.07

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