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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,678.34, 13,358.28 and 6,315.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,678.34, 13,358.28 and 6,315.22 is: 8,716.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,678.34 : 13,358.28 = 6,315.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,678.34/13,358.28 = 6,315.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,678.34x = 13,358.28 × 6,315.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,678.34x = 84,360,477.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,360,477.02/9,678.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,716.42

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