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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,341.11, 12,878.31 and 7,741.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,341.11, 12,878.31 and 7,741.76 is: 10,673.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,341.11 : 12,878.31 = 7,741.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,341.11/12,878.31 = 7,741.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,341.11x = 12,878.31 × 7,741.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,341.11x = 99,700,785.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,700,785.23/9,341.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,673.34

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