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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,315.56, 12,876.02 and 8,188.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,315.56, 12,876.02 and 8,188.04 is: 11,317.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,315.56 : 12,876.02 = 8,188.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,315.56/12,876.02 = 8,188.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,315.56x = 12,876.02 × 8,188.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,315.56x = 105,429,366.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,429,366.80/9,315.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,317.56

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