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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,276.37, 12,796.99 and 8,918.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,276.37, 12,796.99 and 8,918.39 is: 12,303.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,276.37 : 12,796.99 = 8,918.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,276.37/12,796.99 = 8,918.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,276.37x = 12,796.99 × 8,918.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,276.37x = 114,128,557.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,128,557.34/9,276.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,303.15

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