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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,296.92, 12,855.01 and 9,146.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,296.92, 12,855.01 and 9,146.71 is: 12,647.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,296.92 : 12,855.01 = 9,146.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,296.92/12,855.01 = 9,146.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,296.92x = 12,855.01 × 9,146.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,296.92x = 117,581,048.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,581,048.52/9,296.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,647.31

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