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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,303.92, 12,831.72 and 6,314.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,303.92, 12,831.72 and 6,314.84 is: 8,709.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,303.92 : 12,831.72 = 6,314.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,303.92/12,831.72 = 6,314.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,303.92x = 12,831.72 × 6,314.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,303.92x = 81,030,258.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,030,258.72/9,303.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,709.26

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