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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,341.01, 12,879.23 and 6,510.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,341.01, 12,879.23 and 6,510.87 is: 8,977.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,341.01 : 12,879.23 = 6,510.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,341.01/12,879.23 = 6,510.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,341.01x = 12,879.23 × 6,510.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,341.01x = 83,854,959.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,854,959.68/9,341.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,977.08

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