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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,329.92, 12,877.86 and 6,350.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,329.92, 12,877.86 and 6,350.74 is: 8,765.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,329.92 : 12,877.86 = 6,350.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,329.92/12,877.86 = 6,350.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,329.92x = 12,877.86 × 6,350.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,329.92x = 81,783,940.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,783,940.62/9,329.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,765.77

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