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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,238.72, 12,751.20 and 8,676.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,238.72, 12,751.20 and 8,676.04 is: 11,974.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,238.72 : 12,751.20 = 8,676.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,238.72/12,751.20 = 8,676.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,238.72x = 12,751.20 × 8,676.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,238.72x = 110,629,921.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,629,921.25/9,238.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,974.59

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