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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,303.04, 12,826.92 and 6,472.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,303.04, 12,826.92 and 6,472.72 is: 8,924.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,303.04 : 12,826.92 = 6,472.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,303.04/12,826.92 = 6,472.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,303.04x = 12,826.92 × 6,472.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,303.04x = 83,025,061.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,025,061.62/9,303.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,924.51

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