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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,236.80, 12,755.72 and 7,902.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,236.80, 12,755.72 and 7,902.72 is: 10,913.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,236.80 : 12,755.72 = 7,902.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,236.80/12,755.72 = 7,902.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,236.80x = 12,755.72 × 7,902.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,236.80x = 100,804,883.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,804,883.56/9,236.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,913.40

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