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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,294.01, 12,808.43 and 6,309.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,294.01, 12,808.43 and 6,309.97 is: 8,696.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,294.01 : 12,808.43 = 6,309.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,294.01/12,808.43 = 6,309.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,294.01x = 12,808.43 × 6,309.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,294.01x = 80,820,769.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,820,769.14/9,294.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,696.01

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