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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,370.42, 12,909.22 and 6,532.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,370.42, 12,909.22 and 6,532.63 is: 8,999.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,370.42 : 12,909.22 = 6,532.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,370.42/12,909.22 = 6,532.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,370.42x = 12,909.22 × 6,532.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,370.42x = 84,331,218.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,331,218.60/9,370.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,999.73

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