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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,412.66, 12,978.66 and 6,430.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,412.66, 12,978.66 and 6,430.24 is: 8,866.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,412.66 : 12,978.66 = 6,430.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,412.66/12,978.66 = 6,430.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,412.66x = 12,978.66 × 6,430.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,412.66x = 83,455,898.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,455,898.68/9,412.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,866.35

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