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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,327.40, 12,879.61 and 7,086.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,327.40, 12,879.61 and 7,086.41 is: 9,785.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,327.40 : 12,879.61 = 7,086.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,327.40/12,879.61 = 7,086.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,327.40x = 12,879.61 × 7,086.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,327.40x = 91,270,199.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,270,199.51/9,327.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,785.17

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