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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,358.83, 12,900.33 and 7,366.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,358.83, 12,900.33 and 7,366.77 is: 10,154.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,358.83 : 12,900.33 = 7,366.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,358.83/12,900.33 = 7,366.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,358.83x = 12,900.33 × 7,366.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,358.83x = 95,033,764.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,033,764.03/9,358.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,154.45

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