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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,347.82, 12,895.92 and 6,823.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,347.82, 12,895.92 and 6,823.86 is: 9,413.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,347.82 : 12,895.92 = 6,823.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,347.82/12,895.92 = 6,823.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,347.82x = 12,895.92 × 6,823.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,347.82x = 87,999,952.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,999,952.65/9,347.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,413.95

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