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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,350.36, 12,878.41 and 8,091.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,350.36, 12,878.41 and 8,091.47 is: 11,144.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,350.36 : 12,878.41 = 8,091.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,350.36/12,878.41 = 8,091.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,350.36x = 12,878.41 × 8,091.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,350.36x = 104,205,268.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,205,268.16/9,350.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,144.52

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