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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,350.96, 12,878.07 and 9,146.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,350.96, 12,878.07 and 9,146.84 is: 12,596.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,350.96 : 12,878.07 = 9,146.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,350.96/12,878.07 = 9,146.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,350.96x = 12,878.07 × 9,146.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,350.96x = 117,793,645.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,793,645.80/9,350.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,596.96

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