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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,335.52, 12,876.30 and 6,346.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,335.52, 12,876.30 and 6,346.14 is: 8,753.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,335.52 : 12,876.30 = 6,346.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,335.52/12,876.30 = 6,346.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,335.52x = 12,876.30 × 6,346.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,335.52x = 81,714,802.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,714,802.48/9,335.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,753.11

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