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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,329.84, 12,871.02 and 6,303.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,329.84, 12,871.02 and 6,303.99 is: 8,696.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,329.84 : 12,871.02 = 6,303.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,329.84/12,871.02 = 6,303.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,329.84x = 12,871.02 × 6,303.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,329.84x = 81,138,813.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,138,813.55/9,329.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,696.70

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