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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,324.34, 12,866.42 and 6,306.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,324.34, 12,866.42 and 6,306.03 is: 8,701.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,324.34 : 12,866.42 = 6,306.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,324.34/12,866.42 = 6,306.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,324.34x = 12,866.42 × 6,306.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,324.34x = 81,136,030.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,136,030.51/9,324.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,701.53

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