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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,195.23, 12,702.21 and 8,853.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,195.23, 12,702.21 and 8,853.84 is: 12,230.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,195.23 : 12,702.21 = 8,853.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,195.23/12,702.21 = 8,853.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,195.23x = 12,702.21 × 8,853.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,195.23x = 112,463,334.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,463,334.99/9,195.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,230.62

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