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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,348.28, 12,882.90 and 6,691.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,348.28, 12,882.90 and 6,691.06 is: 9,220.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,348.28 : 12,882.90 = 6,691.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,348.28/12,882.90 = 6,691.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,348.28x = 12,882.90 × 6,691.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,348.28x = 86,200,256.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,200,256.87/9,348.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,220.98

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