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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,366.38, 12,901.38 and 6,528.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,366.38, 12,901.38 and 6,528.69 is: 8,992.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,366.38 : 12,901.38 = 6,528.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,366.38/12,901.38 = 6,528.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,366.38x = 12,901.38 × 6,528.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,366.38x = 84,229,086.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,229,086.11/9,366.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,992.71

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