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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,328.72, 12,869.94 and 6,495.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,328.72, 12,869.94 and 6,495.34 is: 8,961.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,328.72 : 12,869.94 = 6,495.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,328.72/12,869.94 = 6,495.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,328.72x = 12,869.94 × 6,495.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,328.72x = 83,594,636.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,594,636.08/9,328.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,961.00

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