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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,314.06, 12,850.26 and 6,324.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,314.06, 12,850.26 and 6,324.70 is: 8,725.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,314.06 : 12,850.26 = 6,324.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,314.06/12,850.26 = 6,324.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,314.06x = 12,850.26 × 6,324.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,314.06x = 81,274,043.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,274,043.25/9,314.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,725.96

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