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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,349.34, 12,895.31 and 6,359.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,349.34, 12,895.31 and 6,359.85 is: 8,771.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,349.34 : 12,895.31 = 6,359.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,349.34/12,895.31 = 6,359.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,349.34x = 12,895.31 × 6,359.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,349.34x = 82,012,253.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,012,253.20/9,349.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,771.99

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