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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,328.02, 12,865.95 and 6,338.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,328.02, 12,865.95 and 6,338.64 is: 8,742.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,328.02 : 12,865.95 = 6,338.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,328.02/12,865.95 = 6,338.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,328.02x = 12,865.95 × 6,338.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,328.02x = 81,552,625.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,552,625.31/9,328.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,742.76

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