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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,360.18, 12,897.36 and 6,370.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,360.18, 12,897.36 and 6,370.74 is: 8,778.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,360.18 : 12,897.36 = 6,370.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,360.18/12,897.36 = 6,370.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,360.18x = 12,897.36 × 6,370.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,360.18x = 82,165,727.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,165,727.25/9,360.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,778.22

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