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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,254.72, 12,773.04 and 8,692.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,254.72, 12,773.04 and 8,692.40 is: 11,996.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,254.72 : 12,773.04 = 8,692.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,254.72/12,773.04 = 8,692.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,254.72x = 12,773.04 × 8,692.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,254.72x = 111,028,372.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,028,372.90/9,254.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,996.95

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