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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,340.08, 12,886.77 and 6,504.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,340.08, 12,886.77 and 6,504.27 is: 8,974.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,340.08 : 12,886.77 = 6,504.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,340.08/12,886.77 = 6,504.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,340.08x = 12,886.77 × 6,504.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,340.08x = 83,819,031.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,819,031.51/9,340.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,974.12

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