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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,337.02, 12,901.59 and 6,679.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,337.02, 12,901.59 and 6,679.86 is: 9,230.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,337.02 : 12,901.59 = 6,679.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,337.02/12,901.59 = 6,679.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,337.02x = 12,901.59 × 6,679.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,337.02x = 86,180,814.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,180,814.98/9,337.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,230.01

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