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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,327.54, 12,865.59 and 8,929.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,327.54, 12,865.59 and 8,929.02 is: 12,315.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,327.54 : 12,865.59 = 8,929.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,327.54/12,865.59 = 8,929.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,327.54x = 12,865.59 × 8,929.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,327.54x = 114,877,110.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,877,110.42/9,327.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,315.91

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