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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,012.35, 12,430.77 and 8,268.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,012.35, 12,430.77 and 8,268.77 is: 11,405.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,012.35 : 12,430.77 = 8,268.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,012.35/12,430.77 = 8,268.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,012.35x = 12,430.77 × 8,268.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,012.35x = 102,787,115.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,787,115.90/9,012.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,405.15

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