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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,355.20, 12,903.42 and 6,365.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,355.20, 12,903.42 and 6,365.76 is: 8,780.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,355.20 : 12,903.42 = 6,365.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,355.20/12,903.42 = 6,365.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,355.20x = 12,903.42 × 6,365.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,355.20x = 82,140,074.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,140,074.90/9,355.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,780.15

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