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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,371.70, 12,929.22 and 6,382.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,371.70, 12,929.22 and 6,382.80 is: 8,805.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,371.70 : 12,929.22 = 6,382.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,371.70/12,929.22 = 6,382.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,371.70x = 12,929.22 × 6,382.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,371.70x = 82,524,625.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,524,625.42/9,371.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,805.73

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