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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,325.57, 12,868.08 and 6,307.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,325.57, 12,868.08 and 6,307.24 is: 8,703.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,325.57 : 12,868.08 = 6,307.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,325.57/12,868.08 = 6,307.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,325.57x = 12,868.08 × 6,307.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,325.57x = 81,162,004.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,162,004.56/9,325.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,703.17

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