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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,329.84, 12,877.08 and 6,510.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,329.84, 12,877.08 and 6,510.32 is: 8,985.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,329.84 : 12,877.08 = 6,510.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,329.84/12,877.08 = 6,510.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,329.84x = 12,877.08 × 6,510.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,329.84x = 83,833,911.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,833,911.47/9,329.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,985.57

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