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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,322.72, 12,879.48 and 6,960.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,322.72, 12,879.48 and 6,960.76 is: 9,616.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,322.72 : 12,879.48 = 6,960.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,322.72/12,879.48 = 6,960.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,322.72x = 12,879.48 × 6,960.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,322.72x = 89,650,969.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,650,969.20/9,322.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,616.40

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