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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,340.80, 12,877.98 and 7,546.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,340.80, 12,877.98 and 7,546.26 is: 10,403.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,340.80 : 12,877.98 = 7,546.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,340.80/12,877.98 = 7,546.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,340.80x = 12,877.98 × 7,546.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,340.80x = 97,180,585.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,180,585.35/9,340.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,403.88

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