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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,315.68, 12,848.73 and 6,759.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,315.68, 12,848.73 and 6,759.79 is: 9,323.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,315.68 : 12,848.73 = 6,759.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,315.68/12,848.73 = 6,759.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,315.68x = 12,848.73 × 6,759.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,315.68x = 86,854,659.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,854,659.10/9,315.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,323.50

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