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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,326.76, 12,861.06 and 7,202.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,326.76, 12,861.06 and 7,202.63 is: 9,932.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,326.76 : 12,861.06 = 7,202.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,326.76/12,861.06 = 7,202.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,326.76x = 12,861.06 × 7,202.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,326.76x = 92,633,456.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,633,456.59/9,326.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,932.01

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