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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,338.94, 12,870.02 and 6,681.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,338.94, 12,870.02 and 6,681.74 is: 9,208.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,338.94 : 12,870.02 = 6,681.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,338.94/12,870.02 = 6,681.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,338.94x = 12,870.02 × 6,681.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,338.94x = 85,994,079.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,994,079.79/9,338.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,208.12

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