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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,370.26, 12,906.72 and 6,532.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,370.26, 12,906.72 and 6,532.56 is: 8,998.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,370.26 : 12,906.72 = 6,532.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,370.26/12,906.72 = 6,532.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,370.26x = 12,906.72 × 6,532.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,370.26x = 84,313,922.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,313,922.80/9,370.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,998.03

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