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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,309.87, 12,809.43 and 8,046.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,309.87, 12,809.43 and 8,046.81 is: 11,071.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,309.87 : 12,809.43 = 8,046.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,309.87/12,809.43 = 8,046.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,309.87x = 12,809.43 × 8,046.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,309.87x = 103,075,049.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,075,049.42/9,309.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,071.59

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