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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,317.37, 12,858.88 and 6,955.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,317.37, 12,858.88 and 6,955.41 is: 9,599.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,317.37 : 12,858.88 = 6,955.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,317.37/12,858.88 = 6,955.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,317.37x = 12,858.88 × 6,955.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,317.37x = 89,438,782.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,438,782.54/9,317.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,599.14

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