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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,351.54, 12,906.72 and 8,931.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,351.54, 12,906.72 and 8,931.15 is: 12,326.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,351.54 : 12,906.72 = 8,931.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,351.54/12,906.72 = 8,931.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,351.54x = 12,906.72 × 8,931.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,351.54x = 115,271,852.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,271,852.33/9,351.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,326.51

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