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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,368.68, 12,909.09 and 6,379.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,368.68, 12,909.09 and 6,379.24 is: 8,789.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,368.68 : 12,909.09 = 6,379.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,368.68/12,909.09 = 6,379.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,368.68x = 12,909.09 × 6,379.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,368.68x = 82,350,183.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,350,183.29/9,368.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,789.95

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