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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,391.51, 12,970.92 and 6,402.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,391.51, 12,970.92 and 6,402.21 is: 8,842.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,391.51 : 12,970.92 = 6,402.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,391.51/12,970.92 = 6,402.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,391.51x = 12,970.92 × 6,402.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,391.51x = 83,042,553.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,042,553.73/9,391.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,842.30

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