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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,912.93, 13,672.69 and 6,372.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,912.93, 13,672.69 and 6,372.75 is: 8,789.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,912.93 : 13,672.69 = 6,372.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,912.93/13,672.69 = 6,372.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,912.93x = 13,672.69 × 6,372.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,912.93x = 87,132,635.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,132,635.20/9,912.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,789.80

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