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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,356.67, 12,913.80 and 8,936.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,356.67, 12,913.80 and 8,936.28 is: 12,333.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,356.67 : 12,913.80 = 8,936.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,356.67/12,913.80 = 8,936.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,356.67x = 12,913.80 × 8,936.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,356.67x = 115,401,332.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,401,332.66/9,356.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,333.59

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