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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,350.31, 12,920.54 and 8,894.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,350.31, 12,920.54 and 8,894.73 is: 12,291.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,350.31 : 12,920.54 = 8,894.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,350.31/12,920.54 = 8,894.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,350.31x = 12,920.54 × 8,894.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,350.31x = 114,924,670.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,924,670.28/9,350.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,291.00

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