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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,348.35, 12,902.83 and 6,371.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,348.35, 12,902.83 and 6,371.33 is: 8,793.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,348.35 : 12,902.83 = 6,371.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,348.35/12,902.83 = 6,371.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,348.35x = 12,902.83 × 6,371.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,348.35x = 82,208,107.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,208,107.42/9,348.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,793.87

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