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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,305.99, 12,838.72 and 6,889.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,305.99, 12,838.72 and 6,889.11 is: 9,504.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,305.99 : 12,838.72 = 6,889.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,305.99/12,838.72 = 6,889.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,305.99x = 12,838.72 × 6,889.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,305.99x = 88,447,354.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,447,354.34/9,305.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,504.35

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