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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,379.56, 12,944.70 and 6,236.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,379.56, 12,944.70 and 6,236.76 is: 8,607.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,379.56 : 12,944.70 = 6,236.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,379.56/12,944.70 = 6,236.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,379.56x = 12,944.70 × 6,236.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,379.56x = 80,732,987.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,732,987.17/9,379.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,607.33

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