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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,926.96, 12,304.91 and 7,035.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,926.96, 12,304.91 and 7,035.41 is: 9,697.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,926.96 : 12,304.91 = 7,035.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,926.96/12,304.91 = 7,035.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,926.96x = 12,304.91 × 7,035.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,926.96x = 86,570,066.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,570,066.00/8,926.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,697.60

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