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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,316.54, 12,855.66 and 6,298.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,316.54, 12,855.66 and 6,298.23 is: 8,690.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,316.54 : 12,855.66 = 6,298.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,316.54/12,855.66 = 6,298.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,316.54x = 12,855.66 × 6,298.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,316.54x = 80,967,855.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,967,855.76/9,316.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,690.76

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