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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,377.50, 12,951.58 and 6,388.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,377.50, 12,951.58 and 6,388.15 is: 8,822.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,377.50 : 12,951.58 = 6,388.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,377.50/12,951.58 = 6,388.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,377.50x = 12,951.58 × 6,388.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,377.50x = 82,736,635.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,736,635.78/9,377.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,822.89

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