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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,360.28, 12,906.69 and 6,377.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,360.28, 12,906.69 and 6,377.86 is: 8,794.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,360.28 : 12,906.69 = 6,377.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,360.28/12,906.69 = 6,377.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,360.28x = 12,906.69 × 6,377.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,360.28x = 82,317,061.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,317,061.88/9,360.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,794.29

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