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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,332.26, 12,856.60 and 6,494.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,332.26, 12,856.60 and 6,494.76 is: 8,947.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,332.26 : 12,856.60 = 6,494.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,332.26/12,856.60 = 6,494.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,332.26x = 12,856.60 × 6,494.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,332.26x = 83,500,531.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,500,531.42/9,332.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,947.51

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