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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,344.03, 12,884.27 and 6,361.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,344.03, 12,884.27 and 6,361.61 is: 8,771.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,344.03 : 12,884.27 = 6,361.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,344.03/12,884.27 = 6,361.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,344.03x = 12,884.27 × 6,361.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,344.03x = 81,964,604.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,964,604.65/9,344.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,771.87

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