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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,371.29, 12,921.87 and 6,388.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,371.29, 12,921.87 and 6,388.87 is: 8,809.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,371.29 : 12,921.87 = 6,388.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,371.29/12,921.87 = 6,388.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,371.29x = 12,921.87 × 6,388.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,371.29x = 82,556,147.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,556,147.59/9,371.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,809.48

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