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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,034.56, 12,374.28 and 8,503.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,034.56, 12,374.28 and 8,503.20 is: 11,646.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,034.56 : 12,374.28 = 8,503.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,034.56/12,374.28 = 8,503.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,034.56x = 12,374.28 × 8,503.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,034.56x = 105,220,977.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,220,977.70/9,034.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,646.50

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