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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,339.62, 12,901.25 and 8,675.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,339.62, 12,901.25 and 8,675.31 is: 11,983.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,339.62 : 12,901.25 = 8,675.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,339.62/12,901.25 = 8,675.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,339.62x = 12,901.25 × 8,675.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,339.62x = 111,922,299.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,922,299.76/9,339.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,983.61

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