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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,334.72, 12,877.70 and 6,147.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,334.72, 12,877.70 and 6,147.17 is: 8,480.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,334.72 : 12,877.70 = 6,147.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,334.72/12,877.70 = 6,147.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,334.72x = 12,877.70 × 6,147.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,334.72x = 79,161,315.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,161,315.98/9,334.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,480.31

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