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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,323.77, 12,862.73 and 6,132.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,323.77, 12,862.73 and 6,132.97 is: 8,460.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,323.77 : 12,862.73 = 6,132.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,323.77/12,862.73 = 6,132.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,323.77x = 12,862.73 × 6,132.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,323.77x = 78,886,737.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,886,737.21/9,323.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,460.82

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