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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,365.22, 12,917.58 and 6,379.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,365.22, 12,917.58 and 6,379.86 is: 8,799.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,365.22 : 12,917.58 = 6,379.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,365.22/12,917.58 = 6,379.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,365.22x = 12,917.58 × 6,379.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,365.22x = 82,412,351.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,412,351.94/9,365.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,799.83

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