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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,415.68, 12,986.43 and 6,896.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,415.68, 12,986.43 and 6,896.88 is: 9,512.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,415.68 : 12,986.43 = 6,896.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,415.68/12,986.43 = 6,896.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,415.68x = 12,986.43 × 6,896.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,415.68x = 89,565,823.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,565,823.48/9,415.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,512.42

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