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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,343.32, 12,912.36 and 7,662.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,343.32, 12,912.36 and 7,662.12 is: 10,588.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,343.32 : 12,912.36 = 7,662.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,343.32/12,912.36 = 7,662.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,343.32x = 12,912.36 × 7,662.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,343.32x = 98,936,051.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,936,051.80/9,343.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,588.96

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